Rufous-winged Sparrow
NameRufous-winged Sparrow
Common NameRufous-winged Sparrow
Scientific NamePeucaea carpalis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous crown with a central gray stripe, a prominent rufous shoulder patch, and a gray face with a dark malar stripe. The back is streaked brown, and the underparts are plain gray.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, accelerating notes, often described as a 'chip-chip-chip-cheer-cheer-cheer' or a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangePrimarily found in southeastern Arizona in the United States and Sonora in Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesRufous shoulder patch, Rufous crown with central gray stripe, Plain gray breast, Dark malar stripe
Description
This small sparrow is characterized by its distinctive rufous shoulder patch and rufous crown with a central gray stripe. It typically inhabits arid grasslands and desert scrub, foraging on the ground for seeds and insects.
