Cinnamon-tailed Sparrow
NameCinnamon-tailed Sparrow
Common NameCinnamon-tailed Sparrow
Scientific NamePeucaea sumichrasti
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe head is gray with a prominent white supercilium and a distinct black eyestripe, topped by a rufous crown stripe. Its throat and breast are gray, transitioning to a white belly. The back and wings are rufous-chestnut with dark streaking, and the tail is a striking cinnamon-rufous.
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 Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Mexico, primarily found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesCinnamon-rufous tail, Prominent white supercilium, Black eyestripe, Rufous crown stripe, Gray breast, Rufous-chestnut streaked back
Description
This medium-sized sparrow is characterized by its distinctive rufous-cinnamon tail and wing patches, contrasting with a gray breast and a striped head pattern. It typically forages on the ground within arid and semi-arid scrublands, often staying hidden in dense vegetation.
