Sagebrush Sparrow
Sagebrush Sparrow (<em>Artemisiospiza nevadensis</em>) is a species of New World Sparrows (<em>Passerellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) is a species of New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Artemisiospiza; binomial: Artemisiospiza nevadensis; authority: (Ridgway, 1874).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: sw USA and n Mexico.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Split Sage Sparrow A. nevadensis from Bell's Sparrow A. belli; rename Sagebrush Sparrow (Cicero & Johnson 2007; Cicero 2010; Klicka & Banks 2011; HBW 16, Cicero & Koo 2012; NACC 2013-A-8, 2013-C-3).
