Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

GRSP

Code 6

AMMSAV

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Hazel in juveniles; Dark to light brown in adults.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Striped, Streaked, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Gray and white striped.
Forehead Color: Gray and white striped.
Nape Color: Gray and white striped.
Throat Color: Buff
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 11-14 cm (4.5-5.5 in)
Weight: 23 g (0.8 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Tan, Brown
Underparts: White with buff sides, flanks and undertail coverts.
Upperparts: Brown with gray-brown streaking.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Fluttering wing beats., Rapid undulating flight.
Wingspan Range: 20-22 cm (8-8.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Streaked
Upper Tail: Dark Brown
Under Tail: Dark Brown
Leg Color: Pink

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