Green-backed Sparrow
NameGreen-backed Sparrow
Common NameGreen-backed Sparrow
Scientific NameArremonops chloronotus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsThis sparrow has an olive-green back and wings, a gray head with two prominent black stripes on the crown, and a black stripe extending from the lores through the eye. Its underparts are whitish, and it possesses a dark, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched, metallic 'chip' notes, often accelerating into a trill. It also produces softer 'tsip' contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Green-backed Sparrow is found in Central America, specifically ranging from southern Mexico (Yucatán Peninsula) through Belize and Guatemala to northern Honduras.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green back and wings, Gray head with black crown stripes, Black eye stripe, Whitish underparts, Dark conical bill
Description
The Green-backed Sparrow is a small New World sparrow characterized by its distinctive olive-green back and wings, contrasting with a gray head. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often in forest edges and clearings.
