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Moss-backed Sparrow
Arremon dorbignii Sclater, PL, 1856
26 gWeight
The moss-backed sparrow (Arremon dorbignii), also known as the stripe-crowned sparrow, is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
Busiest months: May, August, October and December · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: May, August, October and December · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia
Moss-backed Sparrow has been recorded at 17 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina555 records
- Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina276 records
- Finca La MontañaArgentina255 records
More places
- PN CalileguaArgentina191 records
- Parque del BicentenarioArgentina67 records
- Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia57 records
- SamaipataBolivia39 records
- TamboBolivia24 records
- Norte del Campo AlegreArgentina18 records
- PP Potrero de YalaArgentina17 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 moss-backed sparrow (Arremon dorbignii), also known as the stripe-crowned sparrow, is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in South America from central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina.
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Questions
How big is the Moss-backed Sparrow?
The Moss-backed Sparrow weighs around 26 g.
Where does the Moss-backed Sparrow live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Moss-backed Sparrow?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May, August, October and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Moss-backed Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Moss-backed Sparrow as Least Concern.
What does the Moss-backed Sparrow eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Moss-backed Sparrow in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 26 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 72 mm
- Tail
- 67 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina
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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