LeConte's Sparrow
LeConte's Sparrow (<em>Ammospiza leconteii</em>) is a species of New World Sparrows (<em>Passerellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
LeConte's Sparrow (Ammospiza leconteii) is a species of New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ammospiza; binomial: Ammospiza leconteii; authority: (Audubon, 1844).
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
Change English name Le Conte's to LeConte's (NACC 2017-C-8). Move from Ammodramus to Ammospiza (Klicka et al. 2014; NACC 2019-B-9).
