The most recognized passerellid (New World sparrow) of South America: the South American equivalent of the European house sparrow. The crown is grayish with lateral black streaks and a raised crest when alert. The moustache and throat are white. It has a cinnamon-rufous collar on the nape and sides of the breast, and a small black patch below the throat. The back is brown with dark streaks. The belly is grayish. It measures 14 to 15 cm. Present from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego in almost any environment.
Behaviour
The most ubiquitous bird in Argentina. It eats seeds, fruit and insects on the ground. Very confiding and adaptable. The male's song is unmistakable: four notes, "chi-chi-chi-chingolo" (or similar), repeated from exposed perches throughout the day. Each individual learns regional variations of the song.
How and when to see it
Year-round in absolutely every portal and habitat of the Iberá. The first song heard every morning.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where rufous-collared sparrow has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where rufous-collared sparrow lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
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Species profile
- Common nameRufous-collared Sparrow
- Scientific nameZonotrichia capensis
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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