Seaside Sparrow (Ammospiza maritima)

Seaside Sparrow, a reference photo — Photo: C. Ben Schwamb · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The seaside sparrow (Ammospiza maritima) is a species of American sparrow.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Seaside 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

Ammospiza caudacuta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passerellidae
Genus: Ammospiza
Species: Ammospiza maritima

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