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Savannah Sparrow (Large-billed)

Passerculus sandwichensis rostratus

Classification

Class
Aves

The Savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) is a small New World sparrow that is the only member of the genus Passerculus. It is a widespread and abundant species that occupies open grassland habitats in North America. Over most of its range it is migratory, breeding in Canada and the northern United States while wintering in Mexico and the southern United States.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 87Mexico · 21