Collared Warbling-Finch
NameCollared Warbling-Finch
Common NameCollared Warbling-Finch
Scientific NamePoospiza torquata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown, broad white supercilium, and a black eye-stripe that extends into a prominent black collar across the breast. The throat and malar stripe are white. Upperparts, wings, and tail are grey, while the underparts are white with distinctive rufous flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, clear notes, often described as a rapid trill or a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to South America, found in the Andes of central and southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown, White supercilium, Black eye-stripe, Black breast band (collar), White throat, Rufous flanks, Grey upperparts
Description
This small, striking finch is characterized by its bold black and white head pattern and grey body. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, often found in arid and semi-arid scrublands.
