Marañón Sparrow
NameMarañón Sparrow
Common NameMarañón Sparrow
Scientific NameArremon nigriceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and nape, a broad white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape, and a black eye-stripe. The throat is white, bordered by a prominent black breast band. Its back and wings are olive-green, contrasting with gray underparts that become paler on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as sweet and melodious, sometimes accelerating. It also produces sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Marañón Valley in northern Peru, primarily inhabiting dry deciduous forests, scrub, and dense undergrowth along forest edges and riparian zones within the inter-Andean valleys.
Identifying Featuresblack-and-white head pattern, broad white supercilium, black breast band, olive-green back, gray underparts
Description
The Marañón Sparrow is a small, striking New World sparrow known for its bold black-and-white head pattern and olive-green back. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often in pairs or small groups.
