Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 12 / 2/23/2026
Photo Diary
El Calafate to Perito Moreno
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Wildlife infoRufous-collared SparrowZonotrichia capensisLeast Concern
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
The Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) is one of South America's most widespread and familiar songbirds. Recognisable by its grey head, black-and-white striped throat, and distinctive chestnut collar, it inhabits a wide variety of environments from gardens and farmland to mountain slopes and Patagonian scrub. It feeds mainly on seeds and insects and is often seen foraging on the ground or singing from low shrubs and fences.
Read more on WikipediaDark-faced Ground Tyrant
Wildlife infoDark-faced Ground TyrantMuscisaxicola maclovianusLeast Concern
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
A small, ground-dwelling flycatcher found throughout southern Patagonia and the Falkland Islands. Recognisable by its dark face, pale grey underparts and upright stance, it is remarkably tame and often approaches hikers while searching for insects disturbed by their footsteps. Frequently seen on open grassland, rocky shores and mountain valleys, it is one of Patagonia's most familiar and photogenic birds.
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