Atlapetes pallidinucha
(L 7")
In the Emberizidae family which in
Europe are called buntings...in Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Papallacta Pass
13Mar2017
Atla in Greek mythology is Atlas
the
Titan king of Mauretania and
petes
means flier; Pallidinucha means
pale nape.
Finches are so cool
Colorful they are
Some have long beaks some have short
But Darwin found thirteen new breeds of finches
(Kristen R)
© Mark
Robbins
Macaulay
Library