Green-backed Sparrow
A species of Olive Sparrows and Allies Scientific name : Arremonops chloronotus Genus : Olive Sparrows and Allies
Green-backed Sparrow, A species of Olive Sparrows and Allies
Botanical name: Arremonops chloronotus
Genus: Olive Sparrows and Allies
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Description General Info
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Description
The green-backed sparrow (Arremonops chloronotus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that is found in Belize, northern Guatemala, western Honduras and southern Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Green-backed Sparrow primarily feed on insects and seeds. They forage on or near the ground, adeptly using their beaks to extract food. This species exhibits a preference for certain seeds and insects indicative of dietary specialization.
Habitat
Green-backed Sparrow predominantly resides in lowland evergreen forests and areas bordering these forests. This species can also adapt to habitats with arid scrub and thorn scrub, particularly in broader regions characterized by a drier climate. Their habitat preference includes dense understory vegetation, which provides them with cover and nesting sites. Green-backed Sparrow's general range encompasses tropical and subtropical zones with a particular affinity for lush forest environments.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
This bird has two subspecies. Arremonops chloronotus chloronotus inhabits the Caribbean slope and southeastern part of Mexico from Tabasco and northeastern Chiapas to the southern part of Yucatán and Quintana Roo. It can also be found in northern and eastern Guatemala. Arremonops chloronotus twomeyi is found in the Olancho and Yoro departments of north-central Honduras.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Green-backed Sparrow