Bird
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensisA small streaked sparrow, the Savannah Sparrow shows a short notched tail and often a yellow wash before the eye. It forages low in open grasslands and gives a thin, insectlike song from exposed stems.
GrasslandGround ForagerSongbird
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, Caterpillars, Spiders
Predators
- Hawks
- Owls
- Small mammals
ThreatsLoss and fragmentation of grassland, intensive mowing, pesticides, and nest disturbance
HabitatsOpen grasslands, coastal marshes, tundra, pastures, and lightly vegetated fields
Life spanUsually several years; exceptional wild individuals can exceed a decade
Classification
- FamilyPasserellidae
- SpeciesPasserculus sandwichensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Watch from paths to avoid trampling concealed ground nests.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Notice the thin opening notes followed by a buzzy trill.
- Distance: Stay outside grassy nesting patches during breeding season.
- Look: Scan fence posts and low stems rather than treetops.
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