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Yellow-mandibled Sparrow
Arremon axillaris Sclater, PL, 1854
15 cmLength25 gWeight
The yellow-mandibled sparrow (Arremon axillaris) is a species of bird in the 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 yellow-mandibled sparrow (Arremon axillaris) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in northeast Colombia and west Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Questions
How big is the Yellow-mandibled Sparrow?
The Yellow-mandibled Sparrow is about 15 cm long and weighs around 25 g.
Where does the Yellow-mandibled Sparrow live?
Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Colombia and western Venezuela.
Is the Yellow-mandibled Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-mandibled Sparrow as Least Concern.
What does the Yellow-mandibled Sparrow eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Yellow-mandibled Sparrow in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15 cm
- Weight
- 25 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 72 mm
- Tail
- 61 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northeastern Colombia and western Venezuela
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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