Green-striped Brushfinch

Arremon virenticeps (Bonaparte, 1855)

17–19 cmLength41 gWeight

The green-striped brushfinch (Arremon virenticeps) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico

Green-striped Brushfinch has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico489 records
Parque Las MaravillasMexico354 records
ANP Bosque de TlalpanMexico18 records

More places

Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología UNAMMexico1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 green-striped brushfinch (Arremon virenticeps) 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 Green-striped Brushfinch?

The Green-striped Brushfinch is about 17–19 cm long and weighs around 41 g.

Where does the Green-striped Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: western, central Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Green-striped Brushfinch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Green-striped Brushfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Green-striped Brushfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Green-striped Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Green-striped Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length: 17–19 cm
Weight: 41 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Omnivore
Lifestyle: Varied
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 83 mm
Tail: 94 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 27 mm

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

Range

Middle America: western, central Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus: Arremon

Other birds in the genus Arremon

Sierra Nevada BrushfinchArremon basilicus

Perija BrushfinchArremon perijanus

Costa Rican BrushfinchArremon costaricensis

Black-headed BrushfinchArremon atricapillus

Caracas BrushfinchArremon phaeopleurus

Paria BrushfinchArremon phygas

Grey-browed BrushfinchArremon assimilis

White-browed BrushfinchArremon torquatus

Orange-billed SparrowArremon aurantiirostris

Black-capped SparrowArremon abeillei

Maranon SparrowArremon nigriceps

Golden-winged SparrowArremon schlegeli

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