About the Sagebrush Sparrow
The sagebrush sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow of the western United States and northwestern Mexico. It used to be placed in the genus Amphispiza, but evidence from 2007 and 2009 suggested it be placed in its own genus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Artemisiospiza nevadensis |
| Species Codes | sagspa1, SAGS, SASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sagebrush Sparrow belong to?
The Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sagebrush Sparrow?
The sagebrush sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow of the western United States and northwestern Mexico. It used to be placed in the genus Amphispiza, but evidence from 2007 and 2009 suggested it be placed in its own genus....
Where can I report a Sagebrush Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Sagebrush Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sagspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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