- Ammodramus maritimus
Identification
Brown upperparts, grey on the crown and nape, grey buff breast with dark streaks, dark face, grey cheeks, white throat and a short pointed tail. Small yellow streak just above the eye.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Habitat
Salt marshes and grasslands.
Behaviour
It builds an open cup nest in the salt marsh on tidal reeds and spartina grasses. 2-5 eggs are laid.
The diet includes marine invertebrates and seeds.
