North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Henslow's Sparrow
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: HESP (2)
Bruant de Henslow
Centronyx henslowii
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Sparrows
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5" 12.7cm | 6.5" 16.5cm | 0.5oz 14.2g | Passerellidae | Centronyx henslowii |
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The Henslow's Sparrow is one of the smallest members in the North American sparrow family. This secretive bird finds its habitat in the grasslands of central North America. One of the particular characteristics of this sparrow species is its ability to move under the grass like a mouse. When it feels threatened, it is just as likely to sneak away on the ground rather than fly away.
Reference to Other Bird Site:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.