Oaxaca Sparrow (Aimophila notosticta)

Family
Passerellidae (New World Sparrows)

Size
16.50 - 17 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Sclater & Salvin, 1868)

Habitat
Arid to semi-arid oak-thorn scrub, brushy ravines and adjacent overgrown grassy areas. From 1,600 - 1,900 m.

Range (Guide)

Mexico (B) (NB).

North-western and central Oaxaca (east to Santiago Matatl�n) and probably adjacent south-eastern Puebla, in southern Mexico.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 20,000 - 49,999 (2010).

Status LC
Habitat destruction through cutting of vegetation for timber and firewood, and clearance for cattle-ranching is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (34)...)

Oaxaca Sparrow (Aimophila notosticta) [XC798750]
by Lance A. M. Benner from San Agust\u00edn Etla, San Agust\u00edn Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico (song)

Oaxaca Sparrow (Aimophila notosticta) [XC732144]
by Manuel Grosselet from San Pablo Etla, San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus closely related to Melozone and Pyrgisoma.

References
See References.

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