Sage Sparrow

Amphispiza belli

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

SAGS

Code 6

AMPBEL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Hazel brown.
Head Pattern: Eyering, Unique pattern, Malar or malar stripe, Eyebrow
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Gray
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 16 cm (6.25 in)
Weight: 20 g (0.7 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: White with black spot on central breast.
Upperparts: Gray-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: No Data

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wingspan Range: 21 cm (8.25 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray-black
Under Tail: Gray-black
Leg Color: Dark gray-brown

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