Sagebrush Sparrow
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasserellidae (New World Sparrows)
- GenusArtemisiospiza (Sage Sparrows)
- SpeciesArtemisiospiza nevadensis (Sagebrush Sparrow)
About the Sagebrush Sparrow
The sagebrush sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Mexico and the United States. The sagebrush sparrow has a complicated taxonomic history. It was formally described in 1874 as a subspecies of what was then Bell's sparrow; it was assigned the trinomial Poospiza belli nevadensis and the name "Artemisia sparrow". Bell's sparrow was later reassigned to genus Amphispiza that had also been erected in 1874 and was also given the new English name "sage sparrow". In 2007 the new genus Artemisiospiza was suggested for the sage sparrow and in 2011 it was formally erected. Taxonomic systems began adopting the new assignment in 2012. In 2013 taxonomic systems split Artemisiospiza nevadensis from Artemisiospiza belli, gave it the English name sagebrush sparrow, and restored the English name "Bell's sparrow" to A. belli.
The sagebrush sparrow is monotypic. The sagebrush sparrow is about 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.9 in) long and weighs about 15 to 22 g (0.53 to 0.78 oz). Males are larger than females but the sexes have the same plumage. Adults in fresh plumage have a... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sagebrush Sparrow in Grand Canyon National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sagebrush Sparrow in Grand Canyon National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sagebrush Sparrow sighting in Grand Canyon National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sagebrush Sparrow in Grand Canyon National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Sagebrush Sparrow in Grand Canyon National Park in our monthly data.