About the Nelson's Sparrow
Nelson's sparrow is a small New World sparrow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Ammospiza nelsoni |
| Species Codes | nstspa, NESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nelson's Sparrow belong to?
The Nelson's Sparrow (Ammospiza nelsoni) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Nelson's Sparrow?
Nelson's sparrow is a small New World sparrow....
Where can I report a Nelson's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Nelson's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nstspa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
2,637
iNat Observations
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