About the Oaxaca Sparrow
The Oaxaca sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where it lives in dry forests and thornscrub. The population is in slow decline due to habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Aimophila notosticta |
| Species Codes | oaxspa1, OASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oaxaca Sparrow belong to?
The Oaxaca Sparrow (Aimophila notosticta) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oaxaca Sparrow?
The Oaxaca sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where it lives in dry forests and thornscrub. The population is in slow decline due to habitat loss....
Where can I report a Oaxaca Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Oaxaca Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oaxspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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