Green-striped Brushfinch
Arremon virenticeps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasserellidae (New World Sparrows)
- GenusArremon (Arremon Brushfinches and Sparrows)
- SpeciesArremon virenticeps (Green-striped Brushfinch)
About the Green-striped Brushfinch
The green-striped brushfinch (Arremon virenticeps) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico. The green-striped brushfinch has a complicated taxonomic history. It was formally described in 1855 with the binomial Buarremon virenticeps. The genus Buarremon was later merged into genus Atlapetes but further study resulted in Buarremon's being resurrected. Buarremon virenticeps was for a time assigned as one of many subspecies of what was then the "stripe-headed brushfinch" (Buarremon torquatus) but was soon restored to full species status. In 2008 taxonomists began merging Buarremon into Arremon.
The green-striped brushfinch's further taxonomy is unsettled. The IOC, AviList, and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World treat it as monotypic. However, as of late 2025 the Clements taxonomy assigns it two subspecies, the nominate A. v. virenticeps (Bonaparte, 1855) and A. v. verecundus (Moore, 1938).
This article follows the monotypic species model. The green-striped brushfinch is about 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long and weighs 31 to 39 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz). The sexes... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green-striped Brushfinch in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca
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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 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green-striped Brushfinch in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Green-striped Brushfinch sighting in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green-striped Brushfinch in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
November has the highest sighting rate for Green-striped Brushfinch in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca in our monthly data.