Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

The black-throated sparrow is a small New World sparrow primarily found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is the only member of the genus Amphispiza; the five-striped sparrow, formerly also classified in Amphispiza, is now thought to be in the monotypic genus Amphispizopsis.

Fun Fact

It is sometimes referred to as the desert sparrow, due to its preferred habitat of arid desert hillsides and scrub.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of bugs during the mating season and seeds during the non-breeding season.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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