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Bachman's Sparrow

Peucaea aestivalis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They have brown, streaked upperparts and a plain belly. There is a reddish crown on top of the head.

Habitat:

They need a very specific habitat; grassland with small shrubs and few trees. Because of this, they are near threatened from habitat loss.

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Bachman's Sparrow

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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