Pectoral Sparrow
NamePectoral Sparrow
Common NamePectoral Sparrow
Scientific NameArremon taciturnus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head with a prominent white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape. The throat is white, bordered by a black malar stripe and a broad black pectoral band across the chest. Upperparts are olive-green, while flanks are grey and the belly is white. It has a dark bill and pinkish legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, high-pitched whistles, often accelerating into a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes used for alarm or contact.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and much of Amazonian Brazil, extending into eastern Peru and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, White supercilium, Black pectoral band, Olive-green back, White throat
Description
A striking New World sparrow characterized by its bold black and white head pattern, olive-green back, and a distinctive black band across its white chest. It typically forages on the ground in dense forest undergrowth, often in pairs or small groups.
