Moss-backed Sparrow
Arremon dorbignii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasserellidae (New World Sparrows)
- GenusArremon (Arremon Brushfinches and Sparrows)
- SpeciesArremon dorbignii (Moss-backed Sparrow)
About the Moss-backed Sparrow
The moss-backed sparrow (Arremon dorbignii), also known as the stripe-crowned sparrow, is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in South America from central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina.
The adult male moss-backed sparrow's head is mostly black, with a white supercilium from the lores to the back of the head and a narrow gray streak on the crown. The neck is gray and the back, wings, and tail are dull olive green. Its underside is white with grayish edges and a narrow black band across the upper chest. The adult female is similar but duller overall. The crown strip is olive and the underparts are buffy with brown flanks. Juveniles are similar to the adults but duller. The moss-backed sparrow shares the "striking orange bill" of its former "parent" saffron-billed sparrow. Six specimens from Argentina had a mean weight of 22.1 g (0.78 oz)
It differs from the saffron-billed sparrow by a slightly narrower collar and a longer eyebrow spanning on both sides of the eye. The moss-backed sparrow is found in Bolivia from La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz Departments into northwest Argentina as... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Moss-backed Sparrow in Madidi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Moss-backed Sparrow in Madidi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Moss-backed Sparrow sighting in Madidi National Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Moss-backed Sparrow in Madidi National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Moss-backed Sparrow in Madidi National Park in our monthly data.