About the Rufous-winged Sparrow
The rufous-winged sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Peucaea carpalis |
| Species Codes | ruwspa, RWSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-winged Sparrow belong to?
The Rufous-winged Sparrow (Peucaea carpalis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-winged Sparrow?
The rufous-winged sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Mexico and the United States....
Where can I report a Rufous-winged Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-winged Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwspa, 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
2,000
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