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Variable seedeater

Sporophila corvina

Description:

Small seedeater, it measures 10.5 cm long and weighs 11 g. There are four subspecies, distinguished mainly by the male's plumage:

Habitat:

Open areas

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5 Comments

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 11 years ago

Thanks for the comments...

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

sweet spotting!

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Ultimate creature/capture :)

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 11 years ago

Thanks Laura, this is a common bird but not an easy one to photograph...

LauraMaria
LauraMaria 11 years ago

Beautiful photo, Jonathan :)

Jonathan Sequeira
Spotted by
Jonathan Sequeira

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jun 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 30, 2012

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