Botteri's Sparrow
Aimophila botterii
Perching
Length: 6 in. (15 cm )
A resident of mixed grasslands and open savanna, the Botteri\'s Sparrow would be almost impossible to find if it did not regularly perch on the top of the highest bush or shrub and sing loudly. Its nest is made of grass and is placed on or near the ground, usually in a shady site. Seeds are its main food, but while feeding young, insects become a major part of the diet.
The four-digit banding code is BOSP.
Male |
Mesquite bosque
Savanna
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Botteri's Sparrow
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/botteris-sparrow
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Botteri's Sparrow. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/botteris-sparrow
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Botteri's Sparrow". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/botteris-sparrow
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Botteri's Sparrow". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/botteris-sparrow
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