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Long-tailed Reed Finch

Long-tailed Reed Finch

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The Long-tailed Reed Finch is a slender, distinctive finch with a notably long tail, primarily found in wetland environments of South America. Its coloration is muted, allowing it to blend into its reedy habitat.
Where to spot
Marshes, reedbeds, and dense wetland vegetation in southeastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, generally below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Focus on marshy areas and reedbeds. Patience is required as it can be shy. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy song, which is often the best way to pinpoint its location. Occasionally, it may perch briefly on an exposed reed.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Can be challenging to observe as it often stays hidden within dense vegetation, but it is more vocal during the breeding season.
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File:Long-tailed Reed-finch (Donacospiza albifrons) (15959493521).jpg
File:Long-tailed Reed-finch (Donacospiza albifrons) (15959493521) (cropped).jpg
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File:Donacospiza albifrons -Rocha, Uruguay-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Long-tailed Reed-finch (Donacospiza albifrons) (15339192684).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Long-tailed Reed-finch (Donacospiza albifrons) (15959493521).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Long-tailed Reed-finch (Donacospiza albifrons) (15959493521) (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:MONTERITA-CABEZA-GRIS-Donacospiza-albifrons.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monterita cabeza gris (Donacospiza albifrons), Uruguay 2021.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its elongated tail is a key feature, often fanned slightly when perched, and helps balance it as it moves among dense reeds and tall grasses, aiding in its secretive lifestyle.
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