Henslow's sparrow

English

Etymology

Named by John James Audubon in honour of John Stevens Henslow.

Noun

Henslow's sparrow (plural Henslow's sparrows)

The passerine bird Ammodramus henslowii.

Usage notes

The bird was originally classified in the genus Emberiza and called Henslow's bunting.

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