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Rufous-collared Sparrow

A species of Crowned sparrows
Scientific name : Zonotrichia capensis Genus : Crowned sparrows

Rufous-collared Sparrow, A species of Crowned sparrows
Botanical name: Zonotrichia capensis
Genus: Crowned sparrows
Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)

Description

The rufous-collared Sparrow is a small songbird known for its pleasant vocalization and numerous "dialects." The songs peak at dawn and some individuals can sing continuously for half an hour. Found in a wide range of habitats and comfortable around humans, this ground-feeding bird is easily approachable. On the other hand, it's aggressive towards other birds that enter its territory. Individuals have their favorite perching spot where they appear repeatedly.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-collared Sparrow, an omnivore, consumes a diet comprising insects, seeds, grains, and nuts. It exhibits varied foraging methods and has adapted to different feeding times, showing a preference for certain food types depending on availability.
Habitat
Rufous-collared Sparrow predominantly inhabits open and semi-open landscapes across a range of elevations, from sea-level to high mountainous areas up to 4600 meters. It is versatile and can be found in diverse ecosystems including temperate and tropical zones, deserts, savannas, grasslands, various types of forests, and scrublands. Rufous-collared Sparrow is also common in man-made environments like urban and suburban areas, agricultural lands, and along roadsides, favoring places with thickets and shrubs such as bracken, blackberry, and wild rose. It can adapt to a variety of conditions and is often found in disturbed or cleared areas as well.
Dite type
Granivorous

General Info

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)
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