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Five-striped Sparrow
Amphispizopsis quinquestriata
Five-striped Sparrow (Amphispizopsis quinquestriata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Five-striped Sparrow (Amphispizopsis quinquestriata) is a member of the Passerellidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 19.5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Passerellidae New World Sparrows
- Genus Amphispizopsis
- Species quinquestriata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 19.5 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Five-striped Sparrow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Five-striped Sparrow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Five-striped Sparrow (Amphispizopsis quinquestriata) is a member of the Passerellidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA nw, w Mexico.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 19.5 g, with a wing length of about 6.9 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Five-striped Sparrow?
The Five-striped Sparrow is a small bird that weighs around 19.5 g.
Where does the Five-striped Sparrow live?
The Five-striped Sparrow is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA nw, w Mexico, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Five-striped Sparrow belong to?
The Five-striped Sparrow (Amphispizopsis quinquestriata) belongs to the Passerellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Five-striped Sparrow eat?
The Five-striped Sparrow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Five-striped Sparrow migrate?
The Five-striped Sparrow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Five-striped Sparrow make?
1 real field recording of the Five-striped Sparrow — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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