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[[Henslow's_Sparrow_CraigThayer.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Craig Thayer
Location: Rollins Savanna, Ilinois, USA.]]
- Ammodramus henslowii
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.
Distribution
Summer range is central to northern states of the eastern United States. Winters in the southern states from Texas to Florida except on the panhandle. Uncommon, local, and declining in populations.
Taxonomy
Polytypic. Consists of two subspecies.
Habitat
Found in neglected open fields with tall herbaceous vegetation but without much woody growth.
Behaviour
Secretive - often seen only on short flights to cover.
