Yellow-mandibled Sparrow

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Yellow-mandibled Sparrow (<em>Arremon axillaris</em>) is a species of New World Sparrows (<em>Passerellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Yellow-mandibled Sparrow (Arremon axillaris) is a species of New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Arremon; binomial: Arremon axillaris; authority: Sclater, PL, 1854.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Yellow-mandibled Sparrow Arremon axillaris is split from Pectoral Sparrow A. taciturnus based on UCE genetics supported by differences in morphology, particularly bill color, and vocalizations (Buainain et al. 2022; del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife; SACC 1011).

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