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Rufous-collared Sparrow

Zonotrichia capensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Passerellidae ›Genus: Zonotrichia

About

The rufous-collared sparrow or Andean sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) is an American sparrow found in a wide range of habitats, often near humans, from the extreme south-east of Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, and on the island of Hispaniola. It is famous for its diverse vocalizations, which have been intensely studied since the 1970s, particularly by Paul Handford and Stephen C. Lougheed (UWO), Fernando Nottebohm (Rockefeller University) and Pablo Luis Tubaro (UBA). Local names for this bird...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-collared Sparrow?
The scientific name of Rufous-collared Sparrow is Zonotrichia capensis.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-collared Sparrow?
The Rufous-collared Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rufous-collared Sparrow belong to?
Rufous-collared Sparrow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rufous-collared Sparrow belong to?
Rufous-collared Sparrow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rufous-collared Sparrow belong to?
Rufous-collared Sparrow belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Rufous-collared Sparrow belong to?
Rufous-collared Sparrow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Rufous-collared Sparrow belong to?
Rufous-collared Sparrow belongs to the family Passerellidae.
What genus does Rufous-collared Sparrow belong to?
Rufous-collared Sparrow belongs to the genus Zonotrichia.