Olive Sparrow
NameOlive Sparrow
Common NameOlive Sparrow
Scientific NameArremonops rufivirgatus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThis sparrow has olive-green upperparts, including the back and wings, with a contrasting grayish breast and belly. Its head features a pale gray supercilium (eyebrow stripe) bordered by dark rufous lateral crown stripes and a dark malar stripe. The bill is relatively stout and pinkish.
Vocalization / CallIts primary song is a distinctive, accelerating trill, often likened to a bouncing ball, starting slowly and speeding up. It also produces various chip notes and soft chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Olive Sparrow is found in southern Texas in the United States, throughout much of Mexico, and south into parts of Central America, including Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts, Unstreaked grayish underparts, Rufous lateral crown stripes, Pale gray supercilium, Pinkish bill
Description
The Olive Sparrow is a small, drab sparrow characterized by its olive-green upperparts and grayish underparts. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense brush, often remaining hidden within thickets. Its song is a distinctive, accelerating trill.
