Birds
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Black-striped Sparrow

Black-striped Sparrow

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18 hours ago
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The Black-striped Sparrow is a relatively large sparrow found in Central and South America. It has a distinctive black stripe extending from the eye to the nape.
Where to spot
Widespread from Costa Rica and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela, and into western Ecuador and Peru. Inhabits dense undergrowth, secondary growth, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground in dense cover. The black stripe behind the eye is a key identification feature. Listen for its loud, ringing song.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which varies by region.
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File:Arremonops conirostris -near Rancho Naturalista, Cordillera de Talamanca, Costa Rica-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Arremonops conirostris 339610268.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Arremonops conirostris Pinzón conirrostro Black-striped Sparrow (7025188623).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops conirostris) (5772332392).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found on the ground in dense vegetation, where it forages by scratching through leaf litter.
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