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Maranon Sparrow
Arremon nigriceps Taczanowski, 1880
15 cmLength26 gWeight
The Maranon sparrow (Arremon nigriceps) is a Near Threatened species of passerine bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae.
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 Maranon sparrow (Arremon nigriceps) is a Near Threatened species of passerine bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Maranon Sparrow?
The Maranon Sparrow is about 15 cm long and weighs around 26 g.
Where does the Maranon Sparrow live?
Its breeding range: South America: north-central Peru.
Is the Maranon Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Maranon Sparrow as Near Threatened.
What does the Maranon Sparrow eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Maranon 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
- Near Threatened
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: north-central Peru
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
Golden-winged SparrowArremon schlegeli
Yellow-mandibled SparrowArremon axillaris
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