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Oaxaca Sparrow
Aimophila notosticta (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1868)
15–16 cmLength27 gWeight
The Oaxaca sparrow (Aimophila notosticta) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
Most records: Mexico
Where and when it's recorded
Most records: Mexico
Oaxaca Sparrow has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Presa Piedra AzulMexico37 records
- Zona Arqueológica Monte AlbánMexico6 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Oaxaca sparrow (Aimophila notosticta) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to southern Mexico.
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Questions
How big is the Oaxaca Sparrow?
The Oaxaca Sparrow is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 27 g.
Where does the Oaxaca Sparrow live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.
Is the Oaxaca Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Oaxaca Sparrow as Least Concern.
What does the Oaxaca Sparrow eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Oaxaca Sparrow in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–16 cm
- Weight
- 27 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 67 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: southern Mexico
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- New World Sparrows Passerellidae
- Genus
- Aimophila
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