Bridled Sparrow
A species of Sparrow Scientific name : Peucaea mystacalis Genus : Sparrow
Bridled Sparrow, A species of Sparrow
Botanical name: Peucaea mystacalis
Genus: Sparrow
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Description
The bridled sparrow (Peucaea mystacalis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. The species are brown coloured.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Bridled Sparrow's diet consists of seeds, small insects, orthopterans, spiders, fruit, and nectar. Bridled Sparrow's foraging behavior typically involves ground feeding and occasional aerial hunting techniques. A unique preference for nectar sets bridled Sparrow apart from other sparrows.
Habitat
Bridled Sparrow resides predominantly in arid scrublands and thickets, with a strong affinity for open thorny forests and regions populated by large cacti, mesquite, and columnar cactuses. Their habitat extends to tropical deciduous forests and adjacent oak scrubs, often including overgrown grassy clearings. They thrive within izotal vegetation communities, indicative of a preference for dry forests and scrubland ecosystems within broader biosphere reserves.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Sparrow Species
Bridled Sparrow