Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
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General Description: Savannah Sparrows (Passerculus sandwichensis) are medium sized, sexually monomorphic, streak-breasted sparrows. They are gray-brown above, light below, and usually have a yellow wash on the face and eyeline. They usually have a central spot on the breast, the tail is notched, and they have an eyering. Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Emberizidae. Favored Habitat: Around Las Vegas during winter, open desert with shrubs. Otherwise, treeless areas with grass or shrubs, especially near water. Where to Find: Savannah Sparrows are uncommon around Las Vegas, but look for them during winter at Red Rock Canyon NCA and Corn Creek on the Desert National Wildlife Range. They are uncommon, but reliable during winter at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Comments: |
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Savannah Sparrow with streaked breast, central spot, striped crown, and yellow on the face. |
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If you were a tasty bug or a little seed, this might also be the last face you ever see! |
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 Savannah Sparrow with a small central spot |
 Savannah Sparrow with yellow only on the eyeline |
 Pale buffy yellow wash on face and not much of a central spot |
 The back, neck, and top of the head are streaked |
 The front is streaked |
 Savannah Sparrow: young bird with streaked crown |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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