About the White-faced Ground-Sparrow
Prevost's ground sparrow, also known as the white-faced ground sparrow, is an American sparrow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Melozone biarcuata |
| Species Codes | pregrs1, WFGS, PGSP, PRGS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-faced Ground-Sparrow belong to?
The White-faced Ground-Sparrow (Melozone biarcuata) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-faced Ground-Sparrow?
Prevost's ground sparrow, also known as the white-faced ground sparrow, is an American sparrow....
Where can I report a White-faced Ground-Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of White-faced Ground-Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pregrs1, 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
139
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