About the Worthen's Sparrow
Worthen's sparrow is a species of American sparrow that is endemic to northeastern Mexico. It was first described by Robert Ridgway in 1884 and named for the American naturalist Charles K. Worthen. This small bird has been listed as endangered by the IUCN since 1994.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Spizella wortheni |
| Species Codes | worspa, WOSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Worthen's Sparrow belong to?
The Worthen's Sparrow (Spizella wortheni) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Worthen's Sparrow?
Worthen's sparrow is a species of American sparrow that is endemic to northeastern Mexico. It was first described by Robert Ridgway in 1884 and named for the American naturalist Charles K. Worthen. This small bird has been listed as endangered by the IUCN since 1994....
Where can I report a Worthen's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Worthen's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code worspa, or on iNaturalist.
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