Black-chested Sparrow
Peucaea humeralis
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The Black-chested Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow endemic to central Mexico, with a distinctive black breast patch, grey head with a white supercilium, and rufous-brown back. It inhabits arid and semi-arid scrub, thorn bush, and open pine-oak woodland in the interior of Mexico from Jalisco and Guanajuato south to Oaxaca. It feeds on seeds and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 23.233333333333334 g | 0.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Peucaea |
| Species | Peucaea humeralis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ムナグロスズメモドキ |
Distribution
Black-chested Sparrow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Passerellidae family