B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
4.5" 11.4cm | 6.25" 15.9cm | 0.25oz 7g | Parulidae | Setophaga pitiayumi |
The Tropical Parula is a native bird of Mexico, Central America and South America. It is becoming a regular visitor to the southeastern regions of Texas, especially in the winter months. It has a similar appearance to the Northern Parula but lacks the dark chest ban.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.