About the Olive Sparrow
The olive sparrow is a species of American sparrow in the family Passerellidae. Its range includes Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and southern Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Arremonops rufivirgatus |
| Species Codes | olispa, OLSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive Sparrow belong to?
The Olive Sparrow (Arremonops rufivirgatus) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Olive Sparrow?
The olive sparrow is a species of American sparrow in the family Passerellidae. Its range includes Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and southern Texas....
Where can I report a Olive Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olispa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
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