Moss-backed Sparrow
NameMoss-backed Sparrow
Common NameMoss-backed Sparrow
Scientific NameArremon conirostris
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a black crown bordered by a broad white supercilium and a black eye-stripe. A white malar stripe contrasts with a black throat patch. The back and wings are olive-green, while the underparts are grey. The tail is dark, and the bill is bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and descending in pitch, sometimes described as a 'sweet-sweet-sweet-swee-swee-swee' song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northern South America in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesYellow bill, Black crown with white supercilium, White malar stripe, Olive-green back, Grey underparts
Description
This medium-sized sparrow is characterized by its striking head pattern, featuring a black crown, prominent white supercilium, and white malar stripe. It has an olive-green back, grey underparts, and a distinctive yellow bill. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense vegetation.
