About the Henslow's Sparrow
Henslow's sparrow is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It was named by John James Audubon in honor of John Stevens Henslow. It was originally classified in the genus Emberiza and called Henslow's bunting.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Centronyx henslowii |
| Species Codes | henspa, HESP |
| Conservation | apparently secure |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Henslow's Sparrow belong to?
The Henslow's Sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Henslow's Sparrow?
Henslow's sparrow is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It was named by John James Audubon in honor of John Stevens Henslow. It was originally classified in the genus Emberiza and called Henslow's bunting....
Where can I report a Henslow's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Henslow's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code henspa, or on iNaturalist.
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