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Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
Authorship: (Cassin)
Notes
Note: It is common around IMRS HQ (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
Records: it was reported during March 1992 at IMRS HQ by Gardea and Mena, 1992, during April 1990 on IMRS by UTEP Field Biology class, and on 2–3 May 1992 on IMRS by T. Hibbits.
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyEMBERIZIDAE (Sparrow and Towhee Family)
GenusAimophila
Speciesruficeps
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Zacatonero Corona Canela (opens in new tab)
xavi-wan_kenobiSep 20, 2026Tultitlán, Méx., México
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (opens in new tab)centexOct 22, 2026Llano County, TX, USA
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (opens in new tab)karen762Oct 21, 2026Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, USA
Zacatonero Corona Canela (opens in new tab)luisstevensMay 23, 2025Mexquitic de Carmona, S.L.P., México
Zacatonero Corona Canela (opens in new tab)waldemar_santamariaOct 16, 2026Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (opens in new tab)keithpittluckOct 24, 2026Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA, US
Zacatonero Corona Canela (opens in new tab)hehejaOct 22, 2026Saltillo, Coah., México
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (opens in new tab)laughingrielJul 30, 2026Salt Flat, TX 79847, USA
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (opens in new tab)sara48356Oct 23, 2026Spring Branch, TX, US
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (opens in new tab)dianaterryhibbittsOct 20, 2026Edwards County, TX, USA
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S4BApparently Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |
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