Savannah Sparrow
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New World Sparrows

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

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Family
New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The Savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) is a small New World sparrow that is the only member of the genus Passerculus. It is a widespread and abundant species that occupies open grassland habitats in North America.
Over most of its range it is migratory, breeding in Canada and the northern United States while wintering in Mexico and the southern United States. It is a sexually monomorphic species that is quite variable in appearance.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.