Orange-billed Sparrow
Orange-billed Sparrow
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The Orange-billed Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow characterized by its bright orange bill and a striking black and white head pattern. It is a common inhabitant of dense undergrowth in tropical and subtropical regions.
Where to spot
Distributed from southern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) down to northwestern South America (Colombia). It prefers humid evergreen forests, secondary growth, and overgrown clearings, typically in foothills and lowlands.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic song, a series of clear, whistled notes often given from dense cover. Look for movements in leaf litter or low vegetation. The bright orange bill is a key identification feature if you get a clear view.
When to spot
Present year-round in its resident range. It is most active and vocal at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Distributed from southern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) down to northwestern South America (Colombia). It prefers humid evergreen forests, secondary growth, and overgrown clearings, typically in foothills and lowlands.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic song, a series of clear, whistled notes often given from dense cover. Look for movements in leaf litter or low vegetation. The bright orange bill is a key identification feature if you get a clear view.
When to spot
Present year-round in its resident range. It is most active and vocal at dawn and dusk.
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Despite its bright bill, the Orange-billed Sparrow is often hard to spot as it prefers to forage quietly within the dense thickets and leaf litter.
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