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[[Image:563 Sparrow, Sagebrush 01b Artemisiospiza nevadensis USA.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Peter+Day|Peter Day}}<br /> Sagebrush Desert near Eden Reservoir, [[Wyoming]], [[USA]], June 2014]] | [[Image:563 Sparrow, Sagebrush 01b Artemisiospiza nevadensis USA.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Peter+Day|Peter Day}}<br /> Sagebrush Desert near Eden Reservoir, [[Wyoming]], [[USA]], June 2014]] | ||
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;[[:Category:Artemisiospiza|Artemisiospiza]] nevadensis | ;[[:Category:Artemisiospiza|Artemisiospiza]] nevadensis | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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5-6" (13-15 cm)<br /> | 5-6" (13-15 cm)<br /> | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[United States]].<br/> | [[United States]].<br/> | ||
| − | + | Breeds in sagebrush and saltbush of Great Basin interior from eastern [[Washington]], [[California]] to northern [[New Mexico]]. Winters in the southwestern USA from [[California]] to west [[Texas]] south to northwest [[Mexico]] (N Baja California, N Chihuahua). | |
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
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Song is a short pattern of finch-like jumbling notes, rising, then falling. Call is a soft tinkling. | Song is a short pattern of finch-like jumbling notes, rising, then falling. Call is a soft tinkling. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug13}}#{{Ref-GillDonsker11V2.10}}#{{Ref-Sibley00}} | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug13}}#{{Ref-GillDonsker11V2.10}}#{{Ref-Sibley00}}#[http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=194896 Birdforum thread] discussing the split of Sage Sparrow; includes link to a PDF with id features. |
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{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Artemisiospiza+nevadensis}} | {{GSearch|Artemisiospiza+nevadensis}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Artemisiospiza]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Artemisiospiza]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 29 May 2021
- Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Identification
5-6" (13-15 cm)
- Pale gray above
- White belly with small black mid-breast spot
- Strong back streaking and streaking on flanks
- Wings lighter with buff-colored feather edges that also form 2 wing bars
- Lots of white on the outer tail feathers
- Pronounced white eye ring
- Gray cheek
- White eyebrow
- Weakly marked black "moustache" stripe
Immatures browner and have white throat and fine dark streaking on buff breast and belly.
Similar species
Stronger back streaking (especially in early fall) and malar streak less marked than in canescens of Bell's Sparrow.
Distribution
United States.
Breeds in sagebrush and saltbush of Great Basin interior from eastern Washington, California to northern New Mexico. Winters in the southwestern USA from California to west Texas south to northwest Mexico (N Baja California, N Chihuahua).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly included in Sage Sparrow.
Habitat
Sagebrush and saltbush.
Behaviour
Rather a secretive species, disappearing quickly into cover when approached. However, during the spring breeding season, the males sing openly from a sagebrush perch. A key behavior is their tendency to run (rather than hop) between bushes with their tail held erect, similar to a wren. The tail is often flicked.
Breeding
The nest is a well hidden loose cup formed from pieces of sage-brush, lined with fur. Three or four bluey-white speckled eggs are laid.
Vocalisation
Song is a short pattern of finch-like jumbling notes, rising, then falling. Call is a soft tinkling.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2011. IOC World Bird Names (version 2.10). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
- Sibley, DA. 2000. The Sibley Guide to Birds. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN 978-0679451228
- Birdforum thread discussing the split of Sage Sparrow; includes link to a PDF with id features.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Sagebrush Sparrow. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 9 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Sagebrush_Sparrow
