Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

The Savannah sparrow 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.

Fun Fact

Savannah Sparrows have a magnetic sense so precise they can orient to within a few degrees of their correct migratory direction using the Earth's field alone.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat seeds, but also eat insects in the 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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