What is "spizella"

The genus Spizella ( Bonaparte, 1832) is a group of American sparrows in the family Emberizidae.

These birds are fairly small and slim, with short bills, round heads and long wings. They are usually found in semi-open areas. Outside of the nesting season they often forage in small mixed flocks.

American tree sparrow was formerly a member of this group, but is now placed in its monotypic genus Spizelloides.

The full list of species is:

• Chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina
• Clay-colored sparrow, Spizella pallida
• Brewer's sparrow, Spizella breweri
  • Timberline sparrow, Spizella breweri taverneri
• Field sparrow, Spizella pusilla
• Worthen's sparrow, Spizella wortheni
• Black-chinned sparrow, Spizella atrogularis

* Category:Bird genera