- Sporophila torqueola
Identification
Typical overall appearance of a seedeater. The male is easily identified in its range, with a dark head and back, A single while collar, stubby dark bill with curved culmen, buffy belly, short tail and double white wingbars. The female is overall a drab light brown.
Distribution
Eastern and western Mexico and the far southern Rio Grande Valley in Texas south to western Panama.
Taxonomy
Polytypic. Consists of four subspecies.
Habitat
Grassy and weedy areas near cane.
Behaviour
The diet includes seeds.
