Black-capped Sparrow vs Botteri's Sparrow
Arremon abeillei compared with Peucaea botterii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Sparrow | Botteri's Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arremon abeillei | Peucaea botterii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 25.899999999999995 g (0.91 oz) | 20.775 g (0.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Sparrow
Least Concern
Botteri's Sparrow
About These Birds
Black-capped Sparrow
The Black-capped Sparrow is a strikingly patterned, medium-sized sparrow of dry forests and scrublands along the Andean slopes and adjacent Pacific lowlands of Ecuador and northern Peru. Males have a bold black cap and cheeks contrasting with an orange-brown back and white underparts. It inhabits dense undergrowth in dry deciduous and semi-humid forests, feeding on seeds and insects.