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Western Spindalis

Zéna à tête rayée

Spindalis zena

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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Western Spindalis

B L W W W Family Latin Name
6.75" 17.1cm 9.5" 24.1cm 0.74 oz 21g Spindalidae Spindalis zena

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Western Spindalis

The Western Spindalis is a vagrant to the southern state of Florida. The male of this species is recognized by its bright orange, white and black plumage. The female is grey with bold white eyebrows. It is a native bird to the Bahamas, Turks Islands, Cuba and Jamaica. It used to be known as the Streaked-back Tanager.


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