Striped Sparrow
Oriturus superciliosus
The Striped Sparrow (Oriturus superciliosus) is a rare new world sparrow found in 2 countries, weighing about 41 g. The striped sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
About the Striped Sparrow
The striped sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico.
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How to identify it
The striped sparrow is 16.5 to 18 cm (6.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 37 to 54 g (1.3 to 1.9 oz). Males are larger than females but the sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a rufous crown with thin black streaks and a thin gray stripe along its middle. They have blackish lores and ear coverts that form a "mask" and a long wide white supercilium. Their nape and the sides of their neck are light grayish with black streaks. Their mantle, scapulars, and back are buffy brown with heavy black and pale gray streaks. Their long rounded tail is dark brown with buff-brown feather edges. Voice: One description of the striped sparrow's primary song is an "ultra high rattle tit-tjtjtjtjtj...". It also has a seldom-heard flight song that is similar. One call is a "very high-pitched...sharp tink note" given in series, and in alarm it makes "a fast series of chattering notes".
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
The Striped Sparrow can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Striped Sparrow?
- The striped sparrow is 16.5 to 18 cm (6.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 37 to 54 g (1.3 to 1.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Striped Sparrow?
- The Striped Sparrow is a small sized bird weighing about 41 g.
- Where can you see a Striped Sparrow?
- The Striped Sparrow occurs in 2 countries, including Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Striped Sparrow?
- The Striped Sparrow is most easily confused with the Five-striped Sparrow, the Moss-backed Sparrow and the White-winged Brushfinch.
- Is the Striped Sparrow endangered?
- The Striped Sparrow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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