About the Saltmarsh Sparrow
The saltmarsh sparrow is a small New World sparrow found in salt marshes along the Atlantic coast of the United States. At one time, this bird and the Nelson's sparrow were thought to be a single species, the sharp-tailed sparrow. Because of this, the species was briefly known as the "saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow." Saltmarsh sparrow numbers are declining due to habitat loss largely attributed to human activity.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Ammospiza caudacuta |
| Species Codes | sstspa, SALS, SASP |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Saltmarsh Sparrow belong to?
The Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammospiza caudacuta) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Saltmarsh Sparrow?
The Saltmarsh Sparrow is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Saltmarsh Sparrow?
The saltmarsh sparrow is a small New World sparrow found in salt marshes along the Atlantic coast of the United States. At one time, this bird and the Nelson's sparrow were thought to be a single species, the sharp-tailed sparrow. Because of this, the species was briefly known as the \"saltmarsh shar...
Where can I report a Saltmarsh Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Saltmarsh Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sstspa, or on iNaturalist.
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