Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
The Henslow's Sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) is a uncommon new world sparrow found in 2 countries. Henslow's sparrow is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae.
About the Henslow's Sparrow
Henslow's sparrow is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It was named by John James Audubon in honor of John Stevens Henslow. It was originally classified in the genus Emberiza and called Henslow's bunting.
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How to identify it
Adults have streaked brown upperparts with a light brown breast with streaks, a white belly and a white throat. They have a pale stripe on the crown with a dark stripe on each side, an olive face and neck, rust-coloured wings and a short dark forked tail. Measurements: Length: 4.3–5.1 in (11–13 cm) Weight: 0.4–0.5 oz (11–14 g) Wingspan: 6.3–7.9 in (16–20 cm)
What the Henslow's Sparrow sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, with peak activity in June. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Henslow's Sparrow?
- Adults have streaked brown upperparts with a light brown breast with streaks, a white belly and a white throat. Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Henslow's Sparrow?
- The Henslow's Sparrow occurs in 2 countries, including the United States and Canada.
- What does a Henslow's Sparrow sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Henslow's Sparrow on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Henslow's Sparrow?
- The Henslow's Sparrow is most easily confused with the Baird's Sparrow.
- Is the Henslow's Sparrow endangered?
- The Henslow's Sparrow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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