The Sturnella superciliaris is an icterid endemic to the grasslands of the Southern Cone, occurring in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. Males are characterized by a bright red breast and a pronounced white supercilium, while females exhibit cryptic, streaked plumage. The species inhabits open pasturelands, where it forages primarily for insects and seeds and maintains territories through conspicuous perching and vocal displays. Although currently classified as Least Concern, its persistence is closely tied to the conservation of native grassland ecosystems.
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Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Icteridae
Genus:Sturnella
Species:S. superciliaris
Santa Regina, Colonia, Uruguay
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 562.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 800
Photo Taken: November 23, 2025
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