Rusty-crowned Ground Sparrow

Melozone kieneri

The Rusty-crowned Ground Sparrow (Melozone kieneri) is a small, terrestrial bird found in Mexico. It is characterized by its rusty crown, grayish-brown upperparts, and buffy underparts. This species is often found foraging on the ground for seeds and insects, and it is known for its distinctive, melodious song. The Rusty-crowned Ground Sparrow prefers open woodlands, scrublands, and forest edges as its habitat. It is an elusive bird, often seen darting through dense vegetation. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the conservation status of this species is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open woodlands, scrublands, forest edges