Grassland Sparrow
A species of Grassland sparrows Scientific name : Ammodramus humeralis Genus : Grassland sparrows
Grassland Sparrow, A species of Grassland sparrows
Botanical name: Ammodramus humeralis
Genus: Grassland sparrows
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Description General Info
Description
The grassland sparrow is a robust species with a large head and a short tail, with a total length of about 13 cm (5 in). The wings are short and the legs fairly long. The upper parts are brownish-grey streaked with black. The breast and flanks are greyish-buff or pinkish-buff and the underparts are dull white. There is a narrow white eye-ring, and a spot of yellow on the lores and another on the bend of the wing. The song is a high-pitched but thin series of plaintive phrases, "eee, telee, teeeee". This bird is similar in appearance to the yellow-browed sparrow, but that has more yellow on the face and the voice is quite distinct. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Grassland Sparrow's primary diet comprises seeds and insects, with an increased intake of insects during breeding season. They forage exclusively on the ground and show a specialization in grass seeds, using their feet to pull down taller grasses for easier access while feeding.
Habitat
Grassland Sparrow typically inhabits grassland ecosystems, ranging from tall savannah grasses to drier pampa regions. These areas encompass a variety of grassy terrains, including savannas, campos, and specifically the cerrado habitats noted for their biodiversity. Additionally, grassland Sparrow is found in moist grasslands and agricultural pastures with suitable field edges, often avoiding areas with overgrazed and short grass. Its altitude range extends up to approximately 1300 meters, thriving mainly in lowland regions across broad geographical expanses of western South America.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Behavior
A "secretive" bird, this species feeds on the ground and flits away into the vegetation if disturbed. It can be observed when singing from an elevated perch, and feeds out in the open in the early morning and late evening. The diet consists of grass and other seeds, and small insects are also eaten, particularly during the breeding season. The nest is cup-shaped and built on the ground, with a runway through the foliage leading to it.
Distribution Area
This sparrow is native to the western half of South America. Its range includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Its typical habitat is tall savannah grassland, but it also inhabits pastureland and cerrado. It is present in lowland areas and at altitudes of up to 1,100 m (3,600 ft), possibly higher in southern Venezuela.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Grassland sparrows Species
Grassland Sparrow 
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