Striped sparrow

The striped sparrow (Oriturus superciliosus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oriturus.

Striped sparrow

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passerellidae
Genus: Oriturus
Bonaparte, 1850
Species:
O. superciliosus
Binomial name
Oriturus superciliosus
(Swainson, 1838)

It is endemic to Mexico where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and temperate grassland.

References

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Oriturus superciliosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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