About the Pectoral Sparrow
The pectoral sparrow is a small species of New World sparrow first described in 1779 by Georges-Louis Leclerc. It has two subspecies. Like other sparrows in its family Arremon, it has pale green-to-olive wings, a distinctive black band going across its breast, however in subspecies nigrirostris it is not continuous and instead breaks in the center. It is found throughout southeastern South America, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The phenology of its breeding is unknown, however it has been observed nest building as early as August and as late as December. Incubation takes 15–17 days, however the duration of the nestling and fledgling stages are unknown due to a lack of research. It is omnivorous, mainly eating insects and seeds, and are considered a least-concern species by BirdLife International due to its large population and range.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Arremon taciturnus |
| Species Codes | pecspa3, PESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pectoral Sparrow belong to?
The Pectoral Sparrow (Arremon taciturnus) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pectoral Sparrow?
The pectoral sparrow is a small species of New World sparrow first described in 1779 by Georges-Louis Leclerc. It has two subspecies. Like other sparrows in its family Arremon, it has pale green-to-olive wings, a distinctive black band going across its breast, however in subspecies nigrirostris it i...
Where can I report a Pectoral Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Pectoral Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pecspa3, or on iNaturalist.