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Zapata Sparrow

A species of Zapata Sparrow
Scientific name : Torreornis inexpectata Genus : Zapata Sparrow

Zapata Sparrow, A species of Zapata Sparrow
Botanical name: Torreornis inexpectata
Genus: Zapata Sparrow
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Zapata Sparrow (Torreornis inexpectata) Photo By Steve McInnis

Description

The form varonai was described by in a Cuban publication, and further review is needed to determine its validity. Claims have been put forth relating to the obscurity or presumed non-existence of this original description. Buden and Olson (Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, 477 (1989)), not reviewing the description, drew attention to Bond, who cited varonai to a different Cuban publication. "Olson received a reprint of this from Regalado. The only indication of the source on this is printed at the top of page 87: 'Centre [sic] Agricola, No. 2 mayo-agosto/1981.' This is the citation given by Garrido et al. [serial Poeyana] (1986), whereas Bond [Ibid] (1982:12) cites the original description of Torreornis inexpectata varonai Regalado as 'Rev. Minist Educ. Sup. Rep. Cuba, 8, Nov. 2, 1981, pp. 87–106.,' that, apart from the initial page number being the same, would seem to be a different publication." However, they failed to mention or cite Morton and Gonzalez Alonso (Wilson Bulletin, 1982, vol. 94/4), who make reference to varonai and where Centro Agricola is cited. Dickinson (Howard and Moore Complete Checklist, (2003)) also suggested that there was "an element of doubt" as to whether or not the description was published. However, copies of the serial dating to 1981 and earlier are currently deposited in the Smathers Library of the University of Florida. The bird's song is described as "metallic high-pitched trill at intervals tziii-tzziii-tzziii ... and quiet tic-tic-tic". In the dry seasons the Zapata population feeds on seeds and flowers primarily, as well as, insects, spiders, snails and their eggs. In the wet season the Zapata sparrow is known to eat small lizards. It is thought to breed between March and June. Typical threats are wildfires in the dry season, drainage of wetlands, and destruction of habitat due to agriculture and tourism.
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Zapata Sparrow primarily eats seeds, flowers, and small invertebrates including insects, spiders, and snails. It forages on the ground, showing a preference for certain habitats. Unique dietary habits include consuming small lizards, distinguishing it from many other sparrows.
Habitat
The zapata Sparrow inhabits distinctive ecosystems across tropical regions, favoring environments ranging from wetlands to dry forests and grasslands. The nominate subspecies thrives in seasonally flooded savannas with high humidity, while another subspecies resides in arid coastal regions with thorny scrub and cactus. A different population is adapted to semi-deciduous forests on limestone soils, experiencing moderate climates and higher rainfall. These habitats are characterized by their unique vegetation and climate conditions conducive to the zapata Sparrow's survival.
Dite type
Granivorous
Zapata Sparrow (Torreornis inexpectata) Zapata Sparrow (Torreornis inexpectata) Photo By Steve McInnis

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