Le Conte's Sparrow

Ammodramus leconteii

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

LCSP

Code 6

AMMLEC

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Varying shades of brown, from dark brown, to black-brown, to dull black.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Striped, Eyering, Malar or malar stripe
Crown Color: Black with white central stripe.
Forehead Color: Black with white central stripe.
Nape Color: Gray with brown streaking.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 11-13 cm (4.5-5.25 in)
Weight: 14 g (0.5 oz)
Size: 1. Very Small (3 - 5 in)
Color Primary: White, Brown
Underparts: White with dark brown streaked, orange-buff sides and breast.
Upperparts: Brown, buff and black streaked.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wingspan Range: 17-18 cm (6.5-7.25 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark Brown
Under Tail: Dark Brown
Leg Color: Pink-brown

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