Henslow's sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

Henslow's sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae.

Family: Passerellidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Henslow's sparrow

About the Henslow's sparrow

Henslow's sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It was named by John James Audubon in honor of John Stevens Henslow. It was originally classified in the genus Emberiza and called Henslow's bunting.

Fun Facts About Henslow's sparrow

  • Henslow's sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae.
  • It was named by John James Audubon in honor of John Stevens Henslow.

Conservation Status

The Henslow's sparrow is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyPasserellidae
GenusCentronyx
SpeciesCentronyx henslowii

Range & Habitat

Range map of Henslow's sparrow

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Related Species

Other species in the Passerellidae family: