Tocuyo Sparrow
A species of Olive Sparrows and Allies Scientific name : Arremonops tocuyensis Genus : Olive Sparrows and Allies
Tocuyo Sparrow, A species of Olive Sparrows and Allies
Botanical name: Arremonops tocuyensis
Genus: Olive Sparrows and Allies
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Description
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Description
The Tocuyo sparrow (Arremonops tocuyensis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that is found in Colombia and cities like Tocuyo and Lara of Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. The species' name comes from Tocuyo de la Costa, a town in Venezuela, which it inhabits.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Tocuyo Sparrow's diet details are scarce. They typically forage solo or in pairs on/near the ground, remaining well-hidden. Specific foods and unique dietary traits are undocumented.
Habitat
The tocuyo Sparrow is typically found in thickets and shrubby sites bordering arid dry forests within tropical zones. It favors shrubby edges of low-canopy deciduous forests and thorn-scrub patches, while avoiding the driest areas predominated by acacia and cacti. Habitats are often adjacent to tall grassy areas.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff