[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Sporophila schistacea | [UK] Slate-coloured Seedeater | [FR] Sporophile ardoise | [DE] Schieferpfaffchen | [ES] Espiguero Apizarrado | [NL] Leigrijs Dikbekje Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics The male Slate-coloured Seedeater is grey, with older males significantly darker than young […]
Siberian Thrush (Zoothera sibirica)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Turdidae | [latin] Zoothera sibirica | [UK] Siberian Thrush | [FR] Grive de Siberie | [DE] Schieferdrossel | [ES] Zorzal de Siberia | [NL] Siberische Lijster Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Zoothera sibirica EU e Southeast Asia Zoothera sibirica davisoni Zoothera sibirica sibirica Physical […]
Short-toed Tree-Creeper (Certhia brachydactyla)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Certhiidae | [latin] Certhia brachydactyla | [UK] Short-toed Tree-Creeper | [FR] Grimpereau des jardins | [DE] Garten-Baumlaufer | [ES] Agateador Comun | [NL] Boomkruiper Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics The Shot-Toed Tree-Creeper is a small bird with a mottled brown back that […]
Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Troglodytidae | [latin] Cistothorus platensis | [UK] Sedge Wren | [FR] Troglodyte des laiches | [DE] Seggen-Zaunkonig | [ES] Chivirin sabanero | [NL] Zegge-winterkoning Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Cistothorus platensis NA, LA widespread Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis Cistothorus platensis alticola Cistothorus platensis elegans Cistothorus […]
Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Acrocephalidae | [latin] Acrocephalus schoenobaenus | [UK] Sedge Warbler | [FR] | [DE] Schilf-Rohrsanger | [ES] Carricerin Comun | [NL] Rietzanger Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Close in measurements to Willow Warbler but noticeably bulkier, with longer bill and broader rump and tail. Rather small, quite robust warbler, epitome of streaked […]
Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Emberizidae | [latin] Ammodramus maritimus | [UK] Seaside Sparrow | [FR] Pinson maritime | [DE] Strandammer | [ES] Sabanero marino | [NL] Kweldergors Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Ammodramus maritimus NA e, s USA coasts Ammodramus maritimus fisheri Ammodramus maritimus juncicola Ammodramus maritimus macgillivraii […]
Scotts Oriole (Icterus parisorum)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Icteridae | [latin] Icterus parisorum | [UK] Scotts Oriole | [FR] Oriole jaune verdatre | [DE] Scott-Trupial | [ES] Bolsero tunero | [NL] Scotts Troepiaal Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Male: Solid black head and back and lemon yellow pattern distinguish it. Female: More greenish yellow beneath than most other females […]
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Piranga olivacea | [UK] Scarlet Tanager | [FR] Piranga ecarlate | [DE] Scharlachtangare | [ES] Quitrique Rojo | [NL] Zwartvleugeltangare Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Slightly smaller than Summer Tanager, with proportionately slighter and 10-15% shorter bill and 5-10% shorter tail. In adult male, bright red (breeding) or […]
Savis Warbler (Locustella luscinioides)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Locustellidae | [latin] Locustella luscinioides | [UK] Savis Warbler | [FR] Locustelle luscinioide | [DE] Rohrschwirl | [ES] Buscarla Unicolor | [NL] Snor Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Locustella luscinioides EU c, w, sw, also nw Africa AF Locustella luscinioides fusca Locustella luscinioides luscinioides […]
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Emberizidae | [latin] Passerculus sandwichensis | [UK] Savannah Sparrow | [FR] Pinson des pres | [DE] Grasammer | [ES] Gorrion zanjero | [NL] Savannahgors Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Ammodramus sandwichensis Passerculus sandwichensis NA, MA Canada to Guatemala Passerculus sandwichensis alaudinus Passerculus sandwichensis anulus […]