Ammodramus aurifrons
The Yellow-browed Sparrow is a short-tailed, long-legged sparrow with a relatively stout bill. Its most distinctive feature is a bright yellow eyebrow (supercilium) set against a grey head with fine dark streaking.
The upperparts are grey with darker streaking, while the underparts are primarily grey on the breast and flanks, becoming off-white on the belly. The wing shows yellow patches at the bend, visible when perched.
Both sexes look identical. Juveniles are similar but duller overall, with less yellow on the face and subtle streaking across the breast.
Length
12cm to 13cm
Wingspan
18cm to 20cm
Weight
14g to 18g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Brown Yellow
Secondary Colour
White Grey
Beak Colour
Grey
Leg Colour
Pink Brown
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Yellow-browed Sparrows inhabit a range of open and semi-open habitats, including grasslands, savannahs, and forest edges. They are found in parts of South America, including countries like Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
These birds are non-migratory and maintain a relatively stable distribution throughout the year, adapting to seasonal changes within their habitats.
Up to 2,000 meters
Tropical, Subtropical
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