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Henslow's Sparrow

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Ammodramus henslowii

Photo by Russ Jones
Location: Point Pelee, ON Canada

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
6 External Links

Identification

4.5 inches, Large, conical bill, a large, flat head, short tail, olive face, buff streaked breast and sides, white belly and undertail coverts, a narrow, whitish crown stripe, rusty wing coverts, and dark and light streaking on back. The sexes are similar. Juvenile plumage similar to adult but has fine streaks confined to sides of breast.