Collared Crescentchest
NameCollared Crescentchest
Common NameCollared Crescentchest
Scientific NameMelanopareia torquata
FamilyMelanopareiidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent black mask through the eye, bordered above by a bright white supercilium. A broad rufous (chestnut) collar extends across the nape and sides of the neck. The upperparts are brownish with fine streaking, while the underparts are buffy to pale tawny, marked by a distinct black crescent band across the upper breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid notes, often described as a trill or a rapid 'tew-tew-tew-tew' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, specifically inhabiting parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, primarily in dry forests, cerrado, caatinga, and scrubland habitats.
Identifying FeaturesBlack facial mask, White supercilium, Rufous collar, Black crescent band on chest, Streaked brown back, Buffy underparts
Description
The Collared Crescentchest is a small, distinctive bird known for its striking facial pattern and rufous collar. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often flicking its tail while searching for insects.
