Black-capped Sparrow
Arremon abeillei
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Poids | 25,899999999999995 g | 0.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Arremon |
| Espèces | Arremon abeillei |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ズグロシズカシトド |
| Spanish | Cerquero coroninegro |
Distribution
Black-capped Sparrow has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Passerellidae family