Gorgas Oryzomys vs Orange-billed Sparrow

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Arremon aurantiirostris

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Orange-billed Sparrow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Orange-billed Sparrow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Passerellidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Arremon
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Arremon aurantiirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Orange-billed Sparrow share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Orange-billed Sparrow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Orange-billed Sparrow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gorgas Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Orange-billed Sparrow

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Orange-billed Sparrow

Orange-billed Sparrow (Arremon aurantiirostris) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia