Zapata Sparrow
Torreornis inexpectata
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Cuba
- Family
- New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Zapata sparrow (Torreornis inexpectata) is a medium-sized grey and yellow bird that lives in the grasslands of the Zapata Swamp and elsewhere on the island of Cuba. Measuring about 16.5 centimetres (6.5 in) in length, it is grey and yellow overall with a dark reddish-brown crown and olive-grey upperparts.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Zapata 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.
