Rufous-winged sparrow

The Rufous-winged Sparrow, Aimophila carpalis, is a slender sparrow with a gray face and a brown streak which extends behind the eyes.

The Rufous-winged sparrow is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Information on where Rufous-winged Sparrows occur and in what numbers is vital to conserving the species. Help in monitoring this and other species by reporting your sightings to eBird. A project of Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird is the world's first comprehensive on-line bird monitoring program: http://www.audubon.org/bird/ebird/index.html. U.S. National Wildlife Refuges provide essential habitat for Rufous-winged Sparrows, and a great number of other species throughout the U.S. and its territories. More

Rufous-winged SparrowAimophila carpalis Order PASSERIFORMES – Family EMBERIZIDAE Issue No. 422 Authors: Lowther, P. E., K. D. Groschupf, and S. M. Russell * Articles * Multimedia * References Courtesy Preview This Introductory article that you are viewing is a courtesy preview of the full life history account of this species. The remaining articles (Distribution, Habitat, Behavior, etc. More

The Rufous-winged Sparrow, Aimophila carpalis, is a slender sparrow with a gray face and a brown streak which extends behind the eyes. More

This is a Rufous-winged Sparrow who was singing in the trees at Agua Caliente Park in Tucson, AZ today. These sparrows have a very small range in Southern Arizona so it was a treat to see and hear one. Uploaded by: TucsonDoug 2 Favorites Currently rated 9.1 with 7 votes. Sign in or register to rate photos and to add them to your favorites. More

The Rufous-winged Sparrow has a modest range, residing mainly in the span between southern Arizona in the United States and Sinaloa, Mexico. Native to the United States and Mexico, this bird prefers subtropical or tropical shrubland or grassland ecosystems. The global population of this bird is estimated at 74,000 individuals and does not show signs of decline that would necessitate inclusion on the IUCN Red List. For this reason, the current evaluation status of the Rufous-winged Sparrow is Least Concern. More

a beautiful picture of the Rufous-winged Sparrow, splendid composition with a lovely pose of the bird on diagonal branch, very good contrast of colours. More

● Similar species: Rufous-crowned Sparrow: Rufous-winged Sparrow has rufous shoulder patches, paler underparts, thinner moustache stripe, and different song. Flight Pattern Short flights., Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides. Rufous-crowned Sparrow Breeding Male Body Illustration● Range & Habitat: Rufous-crowned Sparrow: Resident from California, southern Arizona, and southern New Mexico east to Texas and central Oklahoma. Inhabits open oak woodlands and dry uplands with grassy vegetation and bushes, often near rocky outcrops. More

● Similar species: Rufous-winged Sparrow: Rufous-crowned Sparrow has rufous crown, single moustache stripe, gray-brown upperparts with rufous streaks, distinct white eye-ring, and lacks rufous shoulder patch. Flight Pattern Short flights on rapidly beating wings alternating with brief periods of wings pulled to sides. Rufous-winged Sparrow Breeding Male Body Illustration● Range & Habitat: Rufous-winged Sparrow: Resident in south-central Arizona. Prefers grasslands mixed with thorn bushes, mesquite trees, or cholla patches. More

Rufous-winged Sparrow Range MapView dynamic map of eBird sightings Field MarksHelp - * AdultPopOutZoom In Adult * © Herbert Clarke / CLO Similar Species - * Rufous-crowned Sparrow is larger, with gray bill, solid rufous cap, and one stripe on the lower face instead of two. More

The Rufous-Winged Sparrow in Pima County: This species was first discovered in 1872, near old Fort Lowell, Tucson, where it was described as "very common". In 1881, the sparrow was found: "sparingly about Tucson and Camp Lowell. It inhabited the mesquite thickets, keeping closely hidden in the bunches of 'sacaton' grass, from which, when flushed, it flew into the branches above. More

Rufous-winged SparrowAimophila carpalis = REPORT SIGHTING ADD TO LIFE LIST ADD TO TARGET SPECIES LIST REMOVE FROM WATCH LISTadult© Vireo click to enlarge Listen FAMILY New World Sparrows Family Description DESCRIPTION 5-5 1/2" (13-14 cm). Resembles Rufous-crowned Sparrow, but is lighter, with finer streaking on back and 2 pronounced "whisker" marks (instead of 1). More

Rufous-winged SparrowReproduction A. carpalis breeds during the monsoon months of July and August. The nest is built low to the ground in the edges of bushes such as hackberry, palo verde, cholla cacti, or mesquite. The average clutch size is four, and the sparrow can have two broods per year Status This species is listed as a migratory bird under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. More

Rufous-winged Sparrow (Aimophila carpalis ), Guadalupe Canyon Gate, Cochise County This Rufous-winged Sparrow was photographed by Cole Wolf on 28 June 2009. Rufous-winged Sparrow is generally rare east of Pima County. Guadelupe Canyon is as far east as this species has occurred so far in the US. The first record from Guadalupe Canyon came in August 2003, when Rich Hoyer discovered a bird a mile up the canyon from the gate. More

Rufous-winged Sparrow Tucson = Rufous-winged Sparrow Tucson by Rick Wright, Tucson. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). Guest Passes let you share your photos that aren't public. More

Rufous-winged Sparrow (Aimophila carpalis) is a species of northwest Mexico and a small area of the southwestern United States. It is often found in mesquite grassland and mesquite shrub in somewhat of a desert habitat. The male shown here wa sphotographed in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, in April 2005, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 600mm F/4L IS lens and 2X extender with a Gitzo tripod. More

The Rufous-winged Sparrow, Aimophila carpalis, is a slender sparrow with a gray face and a brown streak which extends behind the eyes. The back is brown with darker streaks, while the belly is pale gray. The wings and crown are rust colored. The sparrow has a yellow, conical bill, and a long, brown tail. The Rufous-winged sparrow inhabits desert grasslands scattered with thorn bushes, bunch grasses, mesquite, or cholla. More

Rufous-Winged Sparrow • Birding for Dragonflies • Science without Humanity: The Mt. Graham Telescope Project • Classified Ad • Field Trips • Field Observations • Photo Quiz Answers • Dues Share • Christmas Bird Count Schedule Short-tailed Hawk photographed by Jim Burns in the Chiricahua Mountains, AZ, August, 2002 with Canon EOS 1V body, Canon 400 mm f/2.3 lens and Fujichrome Velvia film. More

Rufous-winged Sparrow - Aimophila carpalis - - RANGE: Resident from south-central Arizona south into Mexico. STATUS: Locally common. HABITAT: Occurs in rather restricted, isolated colonies in open flat grassy areas with scattered thorn bushes, bunch grasses, mesquite, or cholla. Inhabits desert swales with wide grassy bottoms, leguminous brush, and low trees, washes with sandy bottoms but vegetated slopes; creeks bordered by broad-leaved trees, mesquite, grasses, and weeds; and brushy irrigation ditches. More

The Rufous-winged Sparrows in the next 3 shots on the left... Click to show "Rufous-winged Sparrow" result 10 460 x 300 23 kb Santa Cruz Cnty, AZ July, 2006 ©Mike Danzenbaker Click to show "Rufous-winged Sparrow" result 11 615 x 720 80 kb The Rufous-winged Sparrows in the next 3 shots on the left... More

Rufous-Winged Sparrow - Illustration by Bill Singleton Rufous-Winged Sparrow Aimophila carpalis The rufous-winged sparrow is a slender sparrow with a gray face and a brown streak which extends behind the eyes.1 The back is brown with darker streaks, while the belly is pale gray. The wings and crown are rust colored. The sparrow has a yellow, conical bill, and a long, brown tail. More

Kitt Peak we found our first Rufous-winged Sparrows of the year. Bob Miller & Poppies Rufous-winged Sparrow The road past Sells to Ajo was covered in wildflowers and deep green Sonoran desert flora. This crestate Saguaro was a great find by Bob. Saguaro We were awestruck by the breathtaking display of poppies, lupine, and owl clover lining the road. More