Ringed Warbling-Finch
NameRinged Warbling-Finch
Common NameRinged Warbling-Finch
Scientific NamePoospiza torquata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has grey upperparts and a white belly. Its head features a prominent black mask extending through the eye, bordered by a white supercilium and a white malar stripe. A broad black band crosses the breast, and the flanks are rufous.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied, warbling song, often described as a series of trills and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and northern Argentina, extending into southern Bolivia and western Paraguay, typically found in arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying Featuresblack breast band, black mask through eye, white supercilium, rufous flanks, grey upperparts
Description
The Ringed Warbling-Finch is a small, striking passerine known for its distinctive black and white facial and breast patterns. It typically forages on or near the ground in arid and semi-arid scrublands, often in rocky terrain.
