About the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow
The rusty-crowned ground sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Melozone kieneri |
| Species Codes | rcgspa1, RCGS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow belong to?
The Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow (Melozone kieneri) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow?
The rusty-crowned ground sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rcgspa1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
Spotted a Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!