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Genus of birds
Melospiza is a genus of passerine birds formerly placed in the family Emberizidae, but now placed in Passerellidae. The genus, commonly referred to as "song sparrows," currently contains three species, all of which are native to North America.
Members of Melospiza are medium-sized sparrows with long tails, which are pumped in flight and held moderately high on perching. They are not seen in flocks, but as a few individuals or solitary. They prefer brushy habitats, often near water.
Species of Melospiza
Image | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
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Melospiza lincolnii | Lincoln's sparrow | Canada, Alaska, and the northeastern and western United States | |
Melospiza melodia | Song sparrow | Canada and the United States. | |
Melospiza georgiana | Swamp sparrow | eastern North America and central Canada |
See also
References
- ^ "Passerellidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
External links
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