Pectoral Sparrow
A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows Scientific name : Arremon taciturnus Genus : Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Pectoral Sparrow, A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Botanical name: Arremon taciturnus
Genus: Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
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Description
The pectoral sparrow (Arremon taciturnus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The Brazilian name for this species is tico-tico-de-bico-preto, which in translation means "black billed sparrow".
Size
15 cm
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The species can be found everywhere in the Amazon Basin except for its western parts. Besides the Amazon jungle it is found in eastern and north-eastern Brazil.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Pectoral Sparrow