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Western Spindalis
Zéna à tête rayée
Spanish: Cigua cubana
Latin: 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 |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
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.