Black-striped Sparrow
NameBlack-striped Sparrow
Common NameBlack-striped Sparrow
Scientific NameArremon nigricapillus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThe head is black with a broad white supercilium extending from the bill to the nape, and a white malar stripe. The upperparts are olive-green, and the underparts are plain grey. The bill is dark, and the legs are purplish-grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often delivered as a descending or accelerating phrase.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, white supercilium, white malar stripe, olive-green back, grey underparts, dark bill
Description
This medium-sized sparrow is characterized by its striking head pattern, featuring a black crown bordered by prominent white stripes. Its upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with its plain grey underparts. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense forest undergrowth.
