Chaco Sparrow
NameChaco Sparrow
Common NameChaco Sparrow
Scientific NameRhynchospiza strigiceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThis sparrow has a brownish-grey body with a distinctive head pattern featuring a rufous (reddish-brown) crown stripe bordered by grey, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow), and a rufous malar stripe (whisker mark). Its underparts are plain greyish-white, and its back is streaked brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, which can sometimes accelerate into a trill or a more complex song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Gran Chaco region of South America, found primarily in northern Argentina, western Paraguay, and southeastern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown stripe, White supercilium, Rufous malar stripe, Plain greyish underparts, Streaked brown back
Description
The Chaco Sparrow is a small, rather plain sparrow characterized by its distinctive head pattern. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation within arid scrublands and dry forests of the Gran Chaco region.
