Grassland Sparrow

Ammodramus humeralis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

The grassland sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland.

Fun Fact

It is present in lowland areas and at altitudes of up to 1,100 m (3,600 ft), possibly higher in southern Venezuela.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the western half of South America.

Diet

Feeds on the ground and flits away into the vegetation if disturbed.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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