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Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Ammodramus savannarum (Grasshopper Sparrow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イナゴヒメドリ

Chinese 黃胸草鵐

Spanish Gorrión chapulín

French Bruant sauterelle

German Heuschreckenammer

Portuguese escrevedeira-dos-gafanhotos

Russian Кузнечиковая саванная овсянка

Similar Species in Ammodramus

Yellow-browed Sparrow

Ammodramus aurifrons

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grasshopper Sparrow?

The scientific name of Grasshopper Sparrow is Ammodramus savannarum. It belongs to the genus Ammodramus.

What is the conservation status of Grasshopper Sparrow?

Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grasshopper Sparrow live?

Grasshopper Sparrow is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States.

What family does Grasshopper Sparrow belong to?

Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) belongs to the genus Ammodramus, which is part of the taxonomic family Passerellidae.

Is Grasshopper Sparrow endangered?

Yes, Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Grasshopper Sparrow belong to?

Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Grasshopper Sparrow?

The closest relatives of Grasshopper Sparrow in the genus Ammodramus include Grassland Sparrow, Yellow-browed Sparrow.