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Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch

Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch

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21 hours ago
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The Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch is a striking and relatively common species of open grasslands and scrub in southeastern South America. Its contrasting black and rufous plumage makes it highly recognizable.
Where to spot
Grasslands, savannas, and open shrublands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and central Argentina, generally below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable black head/upperparts and rufous underparts. It often perches on fence posts or low bushes, providing good views. Listen for its clear, warbling song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Highly vocal during the breeding season (austral spring/summer), making it easier to locate by sound.
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File:Black & Rufous Warbling-Finch (Poospiza nigrorufa) (8077536453).jpg
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File:Black-and-Rufous Warbling-Finch (Poospiza nigrorufa) (15341848473).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-and-rufous Warbling-Finch (Poospiza nigrorufa) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black & Rufous Warbling-Finch (Poospiza nigrorufa) (8077533173).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black & Rufous Warbling-Finch (Poospiza nigrorufa) (8077536453).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poospiza nigrorufa nigrorufa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poospiza nigrorufa siete vestidos (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is well-known for its distinctive song and is often found foraging on the ground in open areas, sometimes alongside other finch species in mixed-species flocks.
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