Henslow'S Sparrow
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Henslow'S Sparrow
centronyx henslowii
Henslow's Sparrow is a charming yet highly secretive songbird native to the grasslands of North America. Renowned for its subtle beauty and quiet demeanor, this small sparrow is a true specialist of tallgrass prairies, damp meadows, and neglected agricultural fields. Unlike many of its vocal avian neighbors, it prefers to keep a low profile, spending much of its time walking or running through dense, dead ground vegetation in search of insects and seeds. Its elusive nature makes it a highly sought-after species for birdwatchers across its range. Despite its understated lifestyle, this bird is a vital indicator of healthy grassland ecosystems. It is highly sensitive to habitat disturbance and fragmentation, making its presence a sign of a well-preserved prairie habitat. Its unique behaviors, such as its mouse-like ground scurrying and its incredibly brief, metallic song, make it a fascinating study for naturalists.
Lebensraum: Found in dense, unfragmented tallgrass prairies, damp meadows, and old fields with a thick ground layer of accumulated dead vegetation.
Aussehen
This diminutive sparrow measures about 11 to 13 centimeters in length, sporting a distinctive flat-headed silhouette and a relatively large, pale grey bill. Its most striking features are its olive-green head and neck, which contrast beautifully with its rich, chestnut-brown back and wings. Fine black streaks decorate its buff-colored breast and sides, while its belly is a clean, pale white. Its wings are short and rounded, with a wingspan averaging between 16 and 20 centimeters, while its tail is notably short and pointed, giving it a compact, streamlined appearance.
ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseAvesOrdnungPasseriformesFamiliePasserellidaeGattungCentronyx
Kategorie
VögelSeltenheit
Common
Gefahr
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Interessante Fakten
Henslow's Sparrows are highly sensitive to habitat size, generally requiring grass patches of at least 30 hectares to establish territories.
Their song is considered one of the shortest and least musical of all North American songbirds, often described as a metallic hiccup.
They depend heavily on 'duff'—the accumulated dead grass from previous seasons—which they use to construct and completely conceal their nests.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Secretive Ground Running
When threatened, this sparrow prefers running through dense grass like a rodent rather than flying to escape danger.
Fähigkeit
Ultrashort Vocalization
Produces a rapid, metallic 'tsi-lick' song that carries well over grassland nesting sites without drawing the attention of aerial predators.
Fähigkeit
Litter Nest Camouflage
Constructs cup nests hidden completely at ground level within thick layers of dead vegetation, shielding them from view.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 11-13 cm
- Flügelspannweite
- 16-20 cm
- Gewicht
- 0.01-0.015 kg
- Lebenserwartung
- 1-6 Jahre
- Top Speed
- 30 km/h
- Gelegegröße
- 3-5
- Brutzeit
- 10-11 Tage
- Zugstrecke
- 1200 km
Ernährung und Fütterung
Feeds heavily on insects such as grasshoppers and beetles during the breeding season, transitioning to grass and weed seeds during winter.
Altersunterschiede: Chicks are fed an exclusive diet of high-protein insects and spiders to support rapid growth, whereas adults consume more seeds outside of breeding season.
Hauptnahrung
- Grasshoppers
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Grass seeds
- Spiders
Nahrungssuche
- Foraging
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
hunts
Differential Grasshopper
Melanoplus differentialis
Preys heavily on this insect species during the spring and summer breeding seasons.
parasite
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Often parasitizes Henslow's Sparrow nests by replacing eggs with its own, affecting reproductive success.
eaten by
Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum
An active predator of nests, consuming eggs and nestlings found on the ground.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie identifiziert man Henslow'S Sparrow?
Der einfachste Weg, Henslow'S Sparrow zu bestimmen, ist die Verwendung der Naturführer-App Snappit.
Was ist der/die/das länge von Henslow'S Sparrow?
11-13 cm
Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Henslow'S Sparrow?
16-20 cm
Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Henslow'S Sparrow?
0.01-0.015 kg
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Henslow'S Sparrow?
1-6 Jahre
Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Henslow'S Sparrow?
30 km/h
Was frisst Henslow'S Sparrow?
Feeds heavily on insects such as grasshoppers and beetles during the breeding season, transitioning to grass and weed seeds during winter.
Wo findet man Henslow'S Sparrow normalerweise?
Found in dense, unfragmented tallgrass prairies, damp meadows, and old fields with a thick ground layer of accumulated dead vegetation.
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