A Rufous-collared Sparrow with brown plumage and dark stripes along its back. It has a small gray crest on its head. Black and white lines mark its face and head. A reddish or brown collar adorns the nape of its neck. It is perched on some light-colored rocks.

Rufous-collared Sparrow, one of Chile's most abundant and beloved birds.

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Photo of a pudú with thick, dense, dark brown fur, seen from above. The small deer looks directly at the camera, with erect ears and a black muzzle. The background is light-colored soil with a few green leaves.

The pudú, one of the best-kept secrets of the southern Chilean forests.

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Close-up photograph of a beetle known in Chile as the "pololo." It has an elongated body and striking colors: bright orange with black spots on its wings, and a black head and legs. It is perched on a light green, slightly fuzzy leaf, illuminated by sunlight. The background is blurred, with green and brown tones that suggest natural vegetation. The insect is sharp and detailed, highlighting its thin antennae and shiny texture.

In Chile, we have a "pololo" in our hearts and another that flies free.
Pololo: a small native beetle that paints the Chilean spring orange and black.
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