Striped Sparrow
NameStriped Sparrow
Common NameStriped Sparrow
Scientific NameOriturus superciliosus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)17.25
Weight (g)31
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaked brown and black. The head features a broad rufous crown stripe bordered by black lateral crown stripes, and a striking white supercilium. Cheeks are brownish with a dark malar stripe, while underparts are grayish-white, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and ending in a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' or 'tsip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Mexico, ranging from Sonora and Chihuahua south to Oaxaca.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Broad rufous crown stripe, Streaked brown upperparts, Grayish-white underparts, Found in high-altitude Mexican highlands
Description
The Striped Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow characterized by its distinctive head pattern, including a broad rufous crown stripe and a prominent white supercilium. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, often in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.
