Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Arremonops Higher classification Arremonops | Phylum Chordata Family Emberizidae Scientific name Arremonops chloronotus Rank Species | |
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Similar Arremonops, Cinnamon‑tailed sparrow, Vilcabamba brush finch, Black‑chested sparrow, Black‑headed brush finch | ||
The green-backed sparrow (Arremonops chloronotus) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family that is found in Belize, northern Guatemala, western Honduras and southern Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Subspecies and distribution
This bird has two subspecies. Arremonops chloronotus chloronotus inhabits the Caribbean slope and southeastern part of Mexico from Tabasco and northeastern Chiapas to the southern part of Yucatán and Quintana Roo. It can also be found in northern and eastern Guatemala. Arremonops chloronotus twomeyi can be found in the Olancho and Yoro departments of north-central Honduras.
References
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