Leconte's Sparrow
A species of Grassland sparrows Scientific name : Ammospiza leconteii Genus : Grassland sparrows
Leconte's Sparrow, A species of Grassland sparrows
Botanical name: Ammospiza leconteii
Genus: Grassland sparrows
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Photo By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
LeConte's sparrow is a small sparrow with a relatively large head, short grey bill and short pointed tail. It has a buffy yellow-orange face with grey cheeks, and a dark brown crown with a white central stripe. The nape of the neck is lilac grey with chestnut streaks, and the back is streaked with brown and beige. Its belly is off white, while the breast and sides are a buffy orange-yellow with dark brown streaks. The feet and legs are a brownish-pink colour. 
Size
13 cm
Life Expectancy
4.1 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Clutch Size
4 - 5 eggs
Feeding Habits
Leconte's Sparrow's diet primarily includes insects such as weevils, leafhoppers, leaf beetles, stinkbugs, caterpillars, moths, cicadas, and spiders, as well as seeds from various grasses and weeds. They forage for these items on the ground.
Habitat
Leconte's Sparrow typically inhabits moist open grassy environments interlaced with dense vegetation, crucial for shelter. Commonly found in marshy meadows, crop stubble, and shallow marsh borders in boreal forests. These birds favor dense grasses and sedges without specific vegetation type preferences. Agricultural expansions have led to adaptations, nesting in drainage areas and wild rice paddy dikes. Altitudinally undemanding, leconte's Sparrow thrives in meadows and coastal grasslands in winter, preferring roughly 2-foot tall vegetation.
Nest Behavior
Leconte's Sparrow commences nest building during the breeding season which typically aligns with spring. Egg-laying follows the nest construction, with the species generally producing one clutch per season. Parental care involves both partners, with the female mainly incubating the eggs while the male stands guard and both parents feeding the hatchlings post-germination.
Nest Characteristics
Leconte's Sparrow's nests are typically located near the ground up to 1 foot high within dense clumps of dead grasses, frequently sheltered by fallen rushes. They are constructed as cups fashioned from fine grasses or rushes, lined with grass or hair, measuring about 4.3 inches in width and 2.6 inches in height. The deep cup is approximately 2.2 inches wide and 1.8 inches deep.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Ground
Behavior
Leconte's Sparrow exhibit remarkably secretive behavior, predominantly residing beneath dense vegetation cover. Their day is characterized by an elusive lifestyle, even more so during breeding when males melodically vocalize from hidden perches or occasionally during flight. These birds construct nests in close vicinities within suitable habitat clusters, reflecting a tendency towards social monogamy, though fidelity beyond the pair bond has not been fully determined. Notably, leconte's Sparrow also appear to establish territories throughout the winter, suggesting a consistent pattern of territoriality despite an increase in population density and consequent reduction in territory size.
Photo By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Grassland sparrows Species
Leconte's Sparrow 
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