Black-capped Sparrow
Black-capped Sparrow
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The Black-capped Sparrow is a distinctive songbird found in the Andes, characterized by its prominent black cap and white supercilium. It inhabits humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. Inhabits dense understory, bamboo thickets, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on or near the ground in dense forest. The black cap and white eyebrow are key identification marks. Listen for its loud, ringing song.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local wet season.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. Inhabits dense understory, bamboo thickets, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on or near the ground in dense forest. The black cap and white eyebrow are key identification marks. Listen for its loud, ringing song.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local wet season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found foraging low in the undergrowth, particularly in bamboo thickets, where it is often heard before it is seen.
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