Order Passeriformes Genus Amphispiza Higher classification Aimophila | Phylum Chordata Family Emberizidae Scientific name Amphispiza quinquestriata Rank Species | |
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Similar Rufous‑winged sparrow, Botteri's sparrow, Bird, Striped sparrow, Black‑chested sparrow |
Five striped sparrow
The five-striped sparrow (Amphispiza quinquestriata) is a medium-sized sparrow.
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This passerine bird is primarily found along the eastern Gulf of California region and Pacific region of mainland western Mexico, with a breeding range that extends into the southern tip of the U.S. state of Arizona, the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range containing the Madrean sky islands, of southeastern Arizona, extreme southwestern New Mexico, and northern Sonora.

This species is a regular victim of cowbird nest parasites.
Furious five striped sparrows



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