Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and temperate grassland.
The Striped Sparrow is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Striped Sparrow (Oriturus superciliosus) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Oriturus. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and temperate grassland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Oriturus superciliosus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More
reference that stated all tan striped sparrows were the females. But the most astonishing theory was, while the opposite colors "almost always" mate, all males (whether white or tan) prefer females with white stripes. Both types of females prefer males of tan stripes. (Who did that survey, anyway?) The white striped version is more aggressive than the tan, so the white female will select the tan male. More