Golden-winged Sparrow

The Golden-winged sparrow (Arremon schlegeli) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that can found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. == Characteristics == The Golden-winged sparrow can be identified by its black head, long yellow bill, gray upperparts, and a patch of green on its back. The Golden-winged sparrow is the only sparrow in its range with a completely black head. Their eyes are either brown or black. The bills of adults are yellow and the bills of juveniles are black. A male Golden-winged sparrow's face, malar, and chin are black. It has a white throat, gray nape, and green on its back. A female Golden-winged sparrow has buffier underparts. The average length of a Golden-winged sparrow is 150 mm. Females weigh approximately 23g, and males weigh approximately 32g. == Behavior == Golden-winged sparrows feed on or above the ground on seeds, fruit, and insects. They forage both alone and in pairs, in forests with second growth and dry to humid weather. The species breeds during the wet season due to an increase in singing activity. The song of Golden-winged sparrows is commonly heard…