Cabanis's Ground-Sparrow
Cabanis's Ground-Sparrow
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The Costa Rican Ground-Sparrow is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its bold black and white head stripes and rufous ear coverts. It is a resident of montane cloud forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, often on steep slopes with dense understory.
How to spot
Listen for its song, which is a series of short, repeated phrases. Look for its distinctive head pattern: a black crown, broad white supercilium, and rufous ear coverts. It typically forages on the ground in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its restricted range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, often on steep slopes with dense understory.
How to spot
Listen for its song, which is a series of short, repeated phrases. Look for its distinctive head pattern: a black crown, broad white supercilium, and rufous ear coverts. It typically forages on the ground in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its restricted range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
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This species is often considered conspecific with Cabanis's Ground-Sparrow, highlighting the subtle differences in plumage and vocalizations that define distinct populations.
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