Black-capped Sparrow (Arremon abeillei)
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Black-capped Sparrow

Arremon abeillei Lesson, RP, 1844

15 cmLength26 gWeight

The black-capped sparrow (Arremon abeillei) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-capped Sparrow has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador816 records
  2. Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador730 records
  3. Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador371 records
More places
  1. ACP Chaparrí – Chaparrí EcolodgePeru82 records
  2. ACP ChaparríPeru50 records
  3. Ayampe – Estuario del río AyampeEcuador12 records
  4. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru10 records
  5. Humedal La Segua y alrededoresEcuador2 records
  6. Reservorio de TinajonesPeru1 record
  7. RE Manglares-Churute – La LagarteraEcuador1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-capped sparrow (Arremon abeillei) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Black-capped Sparrow?

The Black-capped Sparrow is about 15 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Black-capped Sparrow live?

Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Black-capped Sparrow?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-capped Sparrow endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-capped Sparrow as Least Concern.

What does the Black-capped Sparrow eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Black-capped Sparrow in?

It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
74 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus
Arremon

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Black-capped Sparrow

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