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Rufous-collared Sparrow, Chincol

Zonotrichia capensis

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Description:

The Rufous-collared Sparrow is 13.5–15 cm long and weighs 20–25 g. It's distinguishable by its rufous nape and breast sides.

Habitat:

American sparrow found in a wide range of habitats, often near humans, from the extreme southeast of Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, and on the island of Hispaniola

Reference Links:

EOL: Zonotrichia capensis, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Chincol - AVES DE CHILE

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