LeConte's Sparrow

LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

LeConte's sparrow, also known as LeConte's bunting, is one of the smallest New World sparrow species in North America.

Fun Fact

LeConte's sparrow (Ammospiza leconteii), also known as LeConte's bunting, is one of the smallest New World sparrow species in North America.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of seeds of grasses and weeds such as northern dropseed, Indian grass, yellow foxtail, panic-grass, scorpion-grass, little bluestem, and big bluestem.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance