Henslow's Sparrow

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Henslow's Sparrow (<em>Centronyx henslowii</em>) is a species of New World Sparrows (<em>Passerellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Henslow's Sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) is a species of New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Centronyx; binomial: Centronyx henslowii; authority: (Audubon, 1829).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: se USA.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move from Ammodramus to Centronyx (Klicka et al. 2014; NACC 2019-B-9).

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