Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Melospiza Higher classification American Sparrows Order Passerine | Family Emberizidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Song sparrow, Swamp sparrow, Lincoln's sparrow | ||
Melospiza is a genus of passerine birds in family Emberizidae. The genus, commonly referred to as "song sparrows," currently contains three species, all of which are native to North America.
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Members of Melospiza are medium-sized sparrows with long tails, which are pumped in flight and held moderately high on perching. They are not seen in flocks, but as a few individuals or solitary. They prefer brushy habitats, often near water.
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Species of Melospiza
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