New World Sparrows of Colombia
40 New World sparrows recorded in Colombia on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
40 New World sparrows have been recorded in Colombia on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Passerellidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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New World Sparrows of Colombia to know first
Antioquia BrushfinchAtlapetes blancae
Ashy-throated ChlorospingusChlorospingus canigularis
Black-fronted BrushfinchAtlapetes nigrifrons
Black-headed BrushfinchArremon atricapillus
Black-striped SparrowArremonops conirostris
Chestnut-capped BrushfinchArremon brunneinucha
Choco BrushfinchAtlapetes crassus
Common ChlorospingusChlorospingus flavopectus
Dusky ChlorospingusChlorospingus semifuscus
Dusky-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes fuscoolivaceus
Golden-winged SparrowArremon schlegeli
Grasshopper SparrowAmmodramus savannarum
Grassland SparrowAmmodramus humeralis
Grey-browed BrushfinchArremon assimilis
Lincoln’s SparrowMelospiza lincolnii
Moustached BrushfinchAtlapetes albofrenatus
Ochre-breasted BrushfinchAtlapetes semirufus
Olive FinchArremon castaneiceps
The full list — 40 New World sparrows of Colombia in our library
- Antioquia Brushfinch
- Ashy-throated Chlorospingus
- Black-fronted Brushfinch
- Black-headed Brushfinch
- Black-striped Sparrow
- Chestnut-capped Brushfinch
- Choco Brushfinch
- Common Chlorospingus
- Dusky Chlorospingus
- Dusky-headed Brushfinch
- Golden-winged Sparrow
- Grasshopper Sparrow
- Grassland Sparrow
- Grey-browed Brushfinch
- Lincoln’s Sparrow
- Moustached Brushfinch
- Ochre-breasted Brushfinch
- Olive Finch
- Orange-billed Sparrow
- Pale-naped Brushfinch
- Pectoral Sparrow
- Perija Brushfinch
- Pirre Chlorospingus
- Rufous-collared Sparrow
- Santa Marta Brushfinch
- Savannah Sparrow
- Sierra Nevada Brushfinch
- Slaty Brushfinch
- Tacarcuna Chlorospingus
- Tanager Finch
- Tocuyo Sparrow
- White-crowned Sparrow
- White-naped Brushfinch
- White-rimmed Brushfinch
- Yellow-breasted Brushfinch
- Yellow-browed Sparrow
- Yellow-headed Brushfinch
- Yellow-mandibled Sparrow
- Yellow-throated Chlorospingus
- Yellow-whiskered Chlorospingus
Keep exploring
- Birds of Colombia
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Colombia (208 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Colombia (179 species)
- Hummingbirds of Colombia (165 species)
- Antbirds of Colombia (117 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Colombia (116 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Colombia (64 species)
- New World Warblers of Colombia (56 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Colombia (51 species)
- Woodpeckers of Colombia (44 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Colombia (42 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Colombia (39 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Colombia (35 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Colombia (35 species)
- Wrens of Colombia (35 species)
- Cotingas of Colombia (33 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Colombia (32 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Colombia (29 species)
- Thrushes of Colombia (29 species)
- Owls of Colombia (28 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Colombia (27 species)
- True Finches of Colombia (25 species)
- Vireos of Colombia (25 species)
- Manakins of Colombia (24 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Colombia (23 species)
- Nightjars of Colombia (22 species)
- Toucans of Colombia (22 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Colombia (21 species)
- Cuckoos of Colombia (20 species)
- Falcons of Colombia (18 species)
New World Sparrows in other regions
- New World Sparrows of Mexico (62 species)
- New World Sparrows of the United States (46 species)
- New World Sparrows of Canada (33 species)
- New World Sparrows of Peru (29 species)
- New World Sparrows of Costa Rica (26 species)
- New World Sparrows of Ecuador (26 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many New World sparrows are found in Colombia?
40 New World sparrows that we profile appear on Colombia's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these New World sparrows really found there?
Yes — each one is on Colombia's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these New World sparrows belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see New World sparrows in Colombia right now?
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