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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
LeConte's Sparrow
Ammospiza leconteii
Order
PASSERIFORMES
Family
New-World-Sparrows-andTowhees-(Passerellidae)
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:
Striped, Eyering, Unique pattern
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
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BODY
Length Range:
11-13 cm (4.5-5.25 in)
Weight:
14 g (0.5 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
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Head Feathers and Markings
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Parts of a Flying bird
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