Bridled Sparrow
NameBridled Sparrow
Common NameBridled Sparrow
Scientific NamePeucaea mystacalis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis sparrow has a gray head with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a white moustachial stripe, bordered by a black malar stripe. Its back is streaked brown, with noticeable rufous patches on the wings. The underparts are pale, often buffy.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating into a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a relatively small region of south-central Mexico, primarily found in the states of Puebla, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.
Identifying Featuresgray head, white supercilium, white moustachial stripe, black malar stripe, rufous wing patches, streaked brown back
Description
The Bridled Sparrow is a small sparrow characterized by its distinctive head pattern. It forages on the ground or in low vegetation, often in arid and semi-arid scrublands. Its song is a series of clear, whistled notes.
