Striped Sparrow
A species of Striped sparrow Scientific name : Oriturus superciliosus Genus : Striped sparrow
Striped Sparrow, A species of Striped sparrow
Botanical name: Oriturus superciliosus
Genus: Striped sparrow
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Description
The striped sparrow (Oriturus superciliosus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oriturus. It is endemic to Mexico where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and temperate grassland. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Striped Sparrow primarily consume seeds and invertebrates, foraging on the ground with unique adaptations for picking and husking seeds. Their diet showcases variety, including opportunistic feeding behaviors during different seasons.
Habitat
The striped Sparrow is predominantly found in montane grasslands and meadows, which include wet meadows with tall bunchgrasses and scattered shrubs within major biogeographic provinces such as the Sierra Madre Occidental and Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. These grasslands are typically associated with various types of surrounding forests composed of alder, pine, fir, cypress, juniper, oak, and eucalypt. Additionally, the striped Sparrow can also inhabit disturbed habitats like agricultural lands and induced grassland areas used for grazing, indicating some adaptability to human-altered landscapes.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Striped sparrow Species
Striped Sparrow 
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