About Teledromas fuscus (P.L.Sclater & Salvin, 1873)
The sandy gallito, scientifically named Teledromas fuscus, has a body length of 17 cm (6.7 in). Two male specimens weighed 35.4 g (1.25 oz) and 41.8 g (1.47 oz) respectively, and one female weighed 35.8 g (1.26 oz). In adult individuals, the crown, back, and wings are light cinnamon, and the central feathers of the tail share this same light cinnamon color. The remainder of the tail is blackish. The throat and chest are white, and this coloration blends into light cinnamon on the flanks and vent area. Juvenile sandy gallitos are thought to have similar plumage to adults. The species' typical song consists of a phrase of loud 'tchowk' notes; this phrase is repeated up to five times in the Río Negro region, and up to 10 times in other parts of the species' range. The sandy gallito is a year-round resident on the eastern slope of the Argentine Andes, ranging from southwestern Salta Province in the north to Río Negro Province in the south. Across most of its range, it occurs at elevations up to 3,500 m (11,500 ft), and reaches up to 4,000 m (13,000 ft) in Salta. It inhabits subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, specifically areas with sparse vegetation growing on sand and gravel, as well as dry washes and ravines.
