Saffron-billed Sparrow (Arremon flavirostris)
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Saffron-billed Sparrow

Arremon flavirostris Swainson, 1838

15–16 cmLength26 gWeight

The saffron-billed sparrow (Arremon flavirostris) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Saffron-billed Sparrow has been recorded at 87 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil692 records
  2. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina272 records
  3. Chapada dos Guimarães – Vale da BençãoBrazil265 records
More places
  1. PN Chapada dos Guimarães – Pousada do ParqueBrazil218 records
  2. Foz do Iguaçu – Centro de Altos Estudos da ConscienciologiaBrazil213 records
  3. PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil193 records
  4. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil191 records
  5. Botucatu – Fazenda EdgárdiaBrazil184 records
  6. Brasília – Pompílio Marques, Faz. GrotãoBrazil162 records
  7. 600 hectáreasArgentina153 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguayBolivia

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 saffron-billed sparrow (Arremon flavirostris) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Saffron-billed Sparrow?

The Saffron-billed Sparrow is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Saffron-billed Sparrow live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern, south-central. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Saffron-billed Sparrow?

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

Is the Saffron-billed Sparrow endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Saffron-billed Sparrow as Least Concern.

What does the Saffron-billed Sparrow eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Saffron-billed Sparrow in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
71 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern, south-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus
Arremon

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Saffron-billed Sparrow

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