Yellow-browed Sparrow
A species of Grassland sparrows Scientific name : Ammodramus aurifrons Genus : Grassland sparrows
Yellow-browed Sparrow, A species of Grassland sparrows
Botanical name: Ammodramus aurifrons
Genus: Grassland sparrows
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Description
The yellow-browed sparrow is a small American sparrow, measuring 13 cm (5 in) in length, with a mass between 14.5 and 19 g (0.5 and 0.7 oz). Sexes are similarly plumaged, though males average very slightly larger than females. The adult is brownish gray on the upperparts, with dusky streaks on the back. Its underparts are whitish, shading to grayish on the chest and buff on the flanks. Its legs are pinkish-brown, while the beak is horn-colored, with a darker culmen. Its iris is reddish brown. The juvenile, which has no yellow on its face or wings, is buffier than adults are, with thin brownish streaks on its breast and flanks.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-browed Sparrow primarily consumes seeds from native grasses and introduced plants, supplemented by insects and larvae. Yellow-browed Sparrow forages on the ground, displaying granivorous behavior with unique dietary preferences.
Habitat
The yellow-browed Sparrow primarily inhabits the lowland tropical grasslands, being particularly widespread throughout the Amazon biome. This species thrives in a variety of open habitats, from short to tall grasses, pastures, and roadside regions to open areas near villages and even degraded urban spaces like city lots. It is adaptable and can be found from the lowlands up to 1,000 m with some regularity, extending occasionally to 2,000 m, and exceptionally up to 2,500 m in elevation.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Behavior
The yellow-browed sparrow is generally easier to see than its sister species is. It is less secretive, and is found in a wider range of grasslands.
Species Status
Because of its very large range and apparently stable population, the yellow-browed sparrow has been designated by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a species of least concern. It is described as common throughout its range, though its numbers have not been quantified. This species has benefited from the clearing of rainforest for agriculture and cattle ranching; it is common in early successional fields.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Grassland sparrows Species
Yellow-browed Sparrow