Small black-headed birds, Guatemala (1 Viewer)

foxsparrow

Italian Birder

• Mar 23, 2010

• #1

Small black-headed birds, Guatemala. Thanks for helping.

 

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csanchez7

Well-known member

• Mar 23, 2010

• #2

White-collared Seedeater.

Carlos

 

foxsparrow

Italian Birder

• Mar 23, 2010

• #3

Many thanks ! Do you know why the birds featured in the Sibley Guide to Birds are lacking the black bib of the Guatemala ones ?

 

Birdingcraft

Well-known member

• Mar 23, 2010

• #4

foxsparrow said:

Many thanks ! Do you know why the birds featured in the Sibley Guide to Birds are lacking the black bib of the Guatemala ones ?

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The subspecies of White-collared Seedeater that occurs in Texas (Sharpei), doesn't show much of a collar. The subspecies that occurs in Guatemala (Moreletti) has a strong, black collar and black and white plumage.

 

foxsparrow

Italian Birder

• Mar 23, 2010

• #5

Many thanks Birdingcraft, now all is clear !