Rusty-crowned Ground-sparrow
A species of Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees Scientific name : Melozone kieneri Genus : Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees
Rusty-crowned Ground-sparrow, A species of Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees
Botanical name: Melozone kieneri
Genus: Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees
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Description General Info
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Description
Its size ranges from six to seven inches (15–17.5 cm). The adult has a rufous crown with white lore spot and its face is olive brown with white eye ring while the upper parts grayish olive. Its throat and underparts are white with a black central chest spot and the undertail covers are pale cinnamon. Juveniles are dusky brown on the upper parts with the throat and underparts dirty pale lemon, streaked with brown. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Rusty-crowned Ground-sparrow primarily consumes seeds and arthropods, foraging on the ground with distinctive scratching behavior. It exhibits a preference for certain seeds, reflecting a well-adapted diet for its terrestrial lifestyle.
Habitat
Rusty-crowned Ground-sparrow thrives in a variety of brushy habitats, ranging from arid to semi-humid environments. These birds are typically found in landscapes dominated by thorn forest and scrub areas, as well as regions characterized by second-growth vegetation and woodlands interspersed with oak and juniper. They inhabit regions with a milder, more temperate climate, where such vegetation types are prevalent, striking a balance between aridity and humidity for their ecological niche.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Rusty-crowned Ground-sparrow 
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