Prevost's Ground Sparrow

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Prevost's Ground Sparrow (<em>Melozone biarcuata</em>) is a species of New World Sparrows (<em>Passerellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Prevost's Ground Sparrow (Melozone biarcuata) is a species of New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Melozone; binomial: Melozone biarcuata; authority: (Prévost & des Murs, 1842).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Includes hartwegi; treat as monotypic (Sandoval et al. 2014).

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