About the Bell's Sparrow
Bell's sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow of the western United States and northwestern Mexico. It used to be placed in the genus Amphispiza, but recent evidence suggested it be placed in its own genus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Artemisiospiza belli |
| Species Codes | belspa2, BESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bell's Sparrow belong to?
The Bell's Sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bell's Sparrow?
Bell's sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow of the western United States and northwestern Mexico. It used to be placed in the genus Amphispiza, but recent evidence suggested it be placed in its own genus....
Where can I report a Bell's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Bell's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code belspa2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
1,821
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