Stripe-capped sparrow

Stripe-capped sparrow

Chaco sparrow

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Rhynchospiza strigiceps

The Chaco sparrow (Rhynchospiza strigiceps ), formerly known as the stripe-capped sparrow, is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in Argentina and Paraguay.

Appearance

The Chaco sparrow is the smaller of the two former subspecies that were split. Its upper parts are light brown with darker streaks and varying amounts of rust and gray. It is pale gray below blending to buff on the flanks. The head is gray with cinnamon crown and postocular stripes, pale lores, and a black moustachial stripe.

Distribution

Geography

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The Chaco sparrow is a partial migrant found in the Gran Chaco region from south-central Paraguay into north-central Argentina. This low elevation biome (up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft)) is characterized by subtropical and tropical dry forests and shrubland.

Stripe-capped sparrow habitat map
Stripe-capped sparrow habitat map
Stripe-capped sparrow
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Population

Population number

The IUCN has evaluated the Chaco sparrow sensu lato as of Least Concern.

References

1. Stripe-capped sparrow Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stripe-capped_sparrow
2. Stripe-capped sparrow on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22721240/94705070
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/53087

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