Henslow's sparrow

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/henslow-s-sparrow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Centronyx henslowii
2. What is the conservation status?Least Concern (IUCN). However, populations are sensitive to habitat loss and fragmentation
3. What does a Henslow's sparrow look like?It has streaky brown and buff feathers that blend in with dry grass and soil. This coloring helps it stay hidden from predators.
4. Where does a Henslow's sparrow live?It lives in large, open tallgrass prairies, meadows, and old fields with dense, tall grass. The grass must be at least 0.5 meters tall for the bird to feel safe.

Passerellidae: A family of birds native to the Americas, commonly known as New World sparrows and allies.
Sentinel Species: An organism whose health or population status reflects the condition of an ecosystem.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken down into smaller, isolated patches.