Bird
Belding's Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis beldingiAlso known as Belding's Savannah Sparrow
Belding's Sparrows are small, heavily streaked sparrows adapted to dense tidal-marsh vegetation. They forage low among succulent stems and grasses, where dark dorsal streaks and a short notched tail blend with the cover.
salt-marsh birdground nestersparrow
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, flies, spiders
Predators
- harriers
- herons
- small mammals
ThreatsMarsh loss, sea-level rise, invasive plants, flooding, predators, and nesting disturbance
HabitatsTidal salt marsh with dense low vegetation, high-tide refuge, and adjacent marsh edges
Life spanUsually several years, with adult survival shaped strongly by marsh conditions
Classification
- FamilyPasserellidae
- SpeciesPasserculus sandwichensis beldingi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Remain on designated routes and never publish precise nest or territory locations.
Responsible observation
- Listen: A thin buzzy song may reveal a bird perched just above marsh cover.
- Protect: Avoid entering vegetation because nests are concealed close to the ground.
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