Sierra Madre Sparrow
Xenospiza baileyi
ENEndangered Endemic to Mexico
- Family
- New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Sierra Madre sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi), also known as Bailey's sparrow, is an endangered, range-restricted, enigmatic American sparrow. It is endemic to Mexico and is threatened with extinction through habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Locally in montane pine forest of central Mexico.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sierra Madre sparrow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
