Striped Sparrow

Oriturus superciliosus

This species is monotypic, meaning it is the only member of the genus Oriturus.

Scientific name: Oriturus superciliosus
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Passeriformes › Passerellidae › Oriturus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern
Population trend: stable
Biome: grassland
Habitat: High-altitude montane grasslands (zacatonal) and open pine-oak woodlands.
Diet: Primarily seeds and small insects found on the ground.
Range: Mexican Plateau, Sierra Madre Occidental, Sierra Madre Oriental
Size: 15-17 cm in length
Lifespan: 3-5 years
Active: diurnal
Threats: Habitat fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and intensive livestock grazing.
Safe to approach?: Harmless and shy. Best observed with binoculars from a distance to avoid disturbing its nesting or foraging. No known risks to humans.

The striped sparrow ( Oriturus superciliosus ) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Oriturus .

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