About the Sierra Madre Sparrow
The Sierra Madre sparrow, also known as Bailey's sparrow, is an endangered, range-restricted, enigmatic American sparrow. It is endemic to Mexico and is threatened with extinction through habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Xenospiza baileyi |
| Species Codes | simspa1, SMSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sierra Madre Sparrow belong to?
The Sierra Madre Sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sierra Madre Sparrow?
The Sierra Madre sparrow, also known as Bailey's sparrow, is an endangered, range-restricted, enigmatic American sparrow. It is endemic to Mexico and is threatened with extinction through habitat loss....
Where can I report a Sierra Madre Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Sierra Madre Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code simspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
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