Black-chested Sparrow (Peucaea humeralis)
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Black-chested Sparrow

Peucaea humeralis (Cabanis, 1851)

15–16 cmLength24 gWeight

The black-chested sparrow (Peucaea humeralis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The black-chested sparrow (Peucaea humeralis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Black-chested Sparrow?

The Black-chested Sparrow is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Black-chested Sparrow live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: western Mexico.

Is the Black-chested Sparrow endangered?

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

What does the Black-chested Sparrow eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-chested Sparrow in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
24 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Middle America: western Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus
Peucaea

Other birds in the genus Peucaea

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Black-chested Sparrow

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