8,641 observationsNear Threatened
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Passerellidae ›Genus: Zonotrichia
About
The Harris's sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) is a large sparrow. Their breeding habitat is the north part of central Canada (primarily the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, ranging slightly into northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan). In fact, this bird is Canada's only endemic breeder. In the winter they migrate to the Great Plains states of the United States, from lower South Dakota to upper Texas. The common name of this species commemorates the American amateur ornithologist Edward Harris (1799–1863).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Harris's Sparrow is Zonotrichia querula.
- Harris's Sparrow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Harris's Sparrow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Harris's Sparrow belongs to the class Aves.
- Harris's Sparrow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Harris's Sparrow belongs to the family Passerellidae.
- Harris's Sparrow belongs to the genus Zonotrichia.