Prevost's Ground Sparrow

Overview

Prevost's ground sparrow, also known as the white-faced ground sparrow, is an American sparrow classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is a small bird that was formerly considered to include Cabanis's ground sparrow as a subspecies.

Identification

• 15 cm long and weighs 28 g.
• Stubby dark-grey bill, unstreaked olive-brown upperparts, a rufous crown, and mainly white underparts.
• Rufous crown extends down the sides of the neck as a half collar behind the white face.
• Song is a whistled pst't't't peer peer peer whee whee whee.

Habitat

Breeds at middle altitudes from southern Mexico to western Honduras, typically between 600 and 1600 m. Found in the undergrowth and thickets of semi-open woodland, coffee plantations, hedgerows, and large gardens.

Diet

Feeds on the ground on seeds, fallen berries, insects, and spiders.

Did you know?

The species is a shy bird best seen at or near dusk, sometimes venturing into the open in the early morning.