Henslow's Sparrow (Centronyx henslowii)

Henslow's Sparrow, a reference photo — Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Henslow's sparrow (Centronyx henslowii) is a North American passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It was named by John James Audubon in honor of John Stevens Henslow. It was originally classified in the genus Emberiza and called Henslow's bunting.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Henslow's Sparrow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Centronyx bairdii
Ammospiza leconteii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passerellidae
Genus: Centronyx
Species: Centronyx henslowii

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