female of tiziu calling
These small birds are seen with great frequency, usually in pairs, in altered areas, open fields, savannas, grasslands and low cover of South America, except in the extreme south. It lives in pairs during the reproductive period, however, outside of this, it gathers in flocks that can reach dozens of individuals. In these situations, it often mixes with other species of birds that feed on seeds. In Southeast and South regions of the country, such as São Paulo, it disappears during the winter, migrating to warmer regions.

Breeds at any time of the year, at least in some warm regions
close to the equator, as in Belém (PA). When it releases its song (similar to the sound of the word “tizu”, which gave it its popular name), especially during reproduction, the male takes a short leap into the air and shows a white region under the wing, returning to perch. if in the same location. This ritual is believed to be to defend their territory. It nests in the shape of a thin and deep cup, on grasses. Lays 1 to 4 bluish-white eggs with reddish-brown dots.