Ammospiza Explained

Ammospiza is a genus of birds in the family Passerellidae, in the group known as American sparrows.

The genus name combines the Ancient Greek αμμος (ammos) meaning "sand" and σπιζα (spiza) meaning "finch".^[1]

Species

The genus contains four species:^[2]

• Seaside sparrow, Ammospiza maritima
  • Dusky seaside sparrow, Ammospiza maritima nigrescens (extinct, 1987)
  • Cape Sable seaside sparrow, Ammospiza maritima mirabilis
  • Scott's seaside sparrow, Ammospiza maritima peninsulae
• Nelson's sparrow, Ammospiza nelsoni
• Saltmarsh sparrow, Ammospiza caudacuta
• LeConte's sparrow, Ammospiza leconteii

Notes and References

1. Book: Jobling, James A. . 2010. The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names . Christopher Helm . London . 978-1-4081-2501-4 . 45 .
2. Web site: Gill . Frank . Frank Gill (ornithologist) . Donsker . David . Rasmussen . Pamela . Pamela C. Rasmussen . July 2023 . New World Sparrows, Bush Tanagers . IOC World Bird List Version 13.2 . International Ornithologists' Union . 14 November 2023.