Sierra Madre Sparrow
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Sierra Madre Sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi, syn. Ammodramus baileyi) is a highly-endangered, range-restricted, enigmatic American sparrow endemic to volcanic bunchgrass areas near Mexico City, at altitudes of 2,800-3,050 m. It faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss.
It is the sole species in the genus Xenospiza; the genus is closely related to Ammodramus (and included in it by some authors), differing mainly in the longer, less pointed tail, and restriction to high altitude alpine grassland habitats.
[edit] Song
The distinctive song of this bird can be heard at the following external link:
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Xenospiza baileyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 23 July 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is endangered.
- Byers, C., Olsson, U., & Curson, J. (1995). Buntings and Sparrows. Pica Press ISBN 1-873403-19-4.
