Half-collared Sparrow
Arremon semitorquatus
Boldly-patterned sparrow found in the understory of humid forest and second growth; usually difficult to see. Note the bicolored bill (black above and bright yellow below) and black patches on either side of the breast. The black head contrasts with a narrow white eyebrow and gray nape. Olive-green above and largely white below with gray flanks. Listen for a high-pitched “tzee–tzeuuu-tzeeuuu” and a metallic “tic.”
Identification
The half-collared sparrow (Arremon semitorquatus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Brazil.
Taxonomy
Genus: Arremon; Family: Passerellidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Arremon semitorquatus
- Authority
- Swainson, 1838
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Genus
- Arremon
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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