About the Brewer's Sparrow
Brewer's sparrow is a small, slim species of American sparrow in the family Passerellidae. This bird was named after the ornithologist Thomas Mayo Brewer.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Spizella breweri |
| Species Codes | brespa, BRSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brewer's Sparrow belong to?
The Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brewer's Sparrow?
Brewer's sparrow is a small, slim species of American sparrow in the family Passerellidae. This bird was named after the ornithologist Thomas Mayo Brewer....
Where can I report a Brewer's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Brewer's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brespa, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
8,487
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