Maranon Sparrow
Arremon nigriceps
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Maranon sparrow (Arremon nigriceps) is a Near Threatened species of passerine bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Ecuador and northwestern Peru (upper Marañón Valley).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Marañón sparrow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
