Black-capped Warbling-Finch
NameBlack-capped Warbling-Finch
Common NameBlack-capped Warbling-Finch
Scientific NamePoospiza melanoleuca
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsMales feature a prominent black cap, white supercilium, white throat and belly, and grey upperparts. Females are similar but with a duller, more brownish-grey cap.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a clear, high-pitched warbling series of notes. Calls include sharp 'chip' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white underparts, grey back, finch-like bill
Description
This small, finch-like bird is characterized by its striking black cap, white underparts, and grey back. It typically forages for seeds and insects in low vegetation and shrubs.
