Poospiza hispaniolensis
The Collared Warbling Finch (Poospiza hispaniolensis) is a striking, small passerine bird endemic to the dry Andean slopes and inter-Andean valleys of South America, primarily found in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Measuring approximately 14 cm (5.5 inches) in length and weighing between 15-20 grams, males are instantly recognizable by their bold black head and throat, contrasted sharply by a brilliant white supercilium (eyebrow), a distinct white malar stripe, and a broad, bright white nuchal ...
Found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, dry montane forests, and thorny bush, typically between 1,000 and 3,000 meters elevation, often tolerating disturbed or agricultural areas.
Mainly insectivorous, consuming larvae, beetles, and caterpillars, supplemented by a significant intake of seeds and occasionally small fruits, primarily foraging by gleaning.
Primarily a diurnal species, the Collared Warbling Finch spends much of its time foraging for food on or near the ground, gleaning insects and seeds from low vegetation. It is often observed singly or in pairs, especially during the breeding season, but may join small mixed-species flocks during ...
The Collared Warbling Finch is an endemic resident of the Andes Mountains in South America, with its distribution centered across Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. In Ecuador, it is primarily found in the dry inter-Andean valleys and slopes of the central and southern regions. Its range extends southwa...
Least Concern
- The 'collared' part of its name refers to the prominent white band around its hindneck, a key identifying feature. - Despite its 'finch' moniker, genetic studies place it firmly within the diverse tanager family (Thraupidae), making it a 'finch-like tanager. - Its specific epithet 'hispaniolens...