About the Savannah Sparrow
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Passerculus sandwichensis |
| Species Codes | savspa, SAVS, SASP, SBBS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Savannah Sparrow belong to?
The Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Savannah Sparrow?
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....
Where can I report a Savannah Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Savannah Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code savspa, 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
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