Maranon Sparrow
Maranon Sparrow (<em>Arremon nigriceps</em>) is a species of New World Sparrows (<em>Passerellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Maranon Sparrow (Arremon nigriceps) is a species of New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Arremon; binomial: Arremon nigriceps; authority: Taczanowski, 1880.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Maranon Sparrow Arremon nigriceps is split from Black-capped Sparrow A. abeillei based on differences in plumage, vocalizations, and genetic divergence comparable to similar species pairs within the genus (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife; Buainain et al. 2022).
