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Arremon

(Genus)

Overview

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Arremon is a genus of neotropical birds in the Emberizidae family. With the exception of the Green-striped Brush Finch, which is endemic to Mexico, all species are found in South America, a few reaching Central America.

This genus includes species traditionally placed in Buarremon and Lysurus.[1] [2] [3]

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  • S?o Francisco Sparrow (Arremon franciscanus)
  • Half-collared Sparrow (Arremon semitorquatus)
  • Golden-winged Sparrow (Arremon schlegeli)
  • Black-capped Sparrow (Arremon abeillei)
  • Saffron-billed Sparrow (Arremon flavirostris)
  • This genus includes species traditionally placed in Buarremon and Lysurus.[1] [2] [3]

    References

    1. ^ Cadena, C. D., J. Klicka and R. E. Ricklefs. (2007). Evolutionary differentiation in the Neotropical montane region: molecular phylogenetics and phylogeography of Buarremon brush-finches (Aves, Emberizidae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 44(3): 993-1016.
    2. ^ Cadena, C. D., and A. M. Cuervo. 2010. Molecules, ecology, morphology, and songs in concert: how many species is Arremon torquatus (Aves: Emberizidae)? Biological Journal of th e Linnean Society 99: 152-176.
    3. ^ Donegan, T. M., J. E. Avenda?o-C., E. R. Brice?o-L., AND B. Huertas. 2007. Range extensions, taxonomic and ecological notes from Serran?a de los Yarigu?es, Colombia?s new national park. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 127: 172-212.

    Taxonomy

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    The Genus Arremon is further organized into finer groupings including:

    References

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    1. ^ Cadena, C. D., J. Klicka and R. E. Ricklefs. (2007). Evolutionary differentiation in the Neotropical montane region: molecular phylogenetics and phylogeography of Buarremon brush-finches (Aves, Emberizidae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 44(3): 993-1016.
    2. ^ Cadena, C. D., and A. M. Cuervo. 2010. Molecules, ecology, morphology, and songs in concert: how many species is Arremon torquatus (Aves: Emberizidae)? Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 99: 152-176.
    3. ^ Donegan, T. M., J. E. Avenda?o-C., E. R. Brice?o-L., AND B. Huertas. 2007. Range extensions, taxonomic and ecological notes from Serran?a de los Yarigu?es, Colombia?s new national park. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 127: 172-212.

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    Last Revised: August 24, 2012
    2012/08/24 14:03:12