About the Black-throated Sparrow
The black-throated sparrow is a small New World sparrow primarily found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is the only member of the genus Amphispiza; the five-striped sparrow, formerly also classified in Amphispiza, is now thought to be in the monotypic genus Amphispizopsis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Amphispiza bilineata |
| Species Codes | bktspa, BTSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Sparrow belong to?
The Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Sparrow?
The black-throated sparrow is a small New World sparrow primarily found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is the only member of the genus Amphispiza; the five-striped sparrow, formerly also classified in Amphispiza, is now thought to be in the monotypic genus Amphispizopsis....
Where can I report a Black-throated Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bktspa, or on iNaturalist.
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