The striped sparrow (Oriturus superciliosus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oriturus.

Striped sparrow
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passerellidae
Genus: Oriturus
Bonaparte, 1850
Species:
O. superciliosus
Binomial name
Oriturus superciliosus
(Swainson, 1838)

It is endemic to Mexico where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and temperate grassland.

References edit

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2020). "Oriturus superciliosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T22721301A138529021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22721301A138529021.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.