Texas Henslow's Sparrow
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'''Size:''' 4-5 inches (11-13cm) | '''Size:''' 4-5 inches (11-13cm) | ||
- | '''Habitat:''' A farming area outside Houston, Texas. | + | '''Habitat:''' North America; A farming area outside Houston, Texas. |
- | '''Status:''' Extinct | + | '''Status:''' Extinct. '''Global Population:''' 0. Extinction was brought on by habitat loss. |
'''Diet:''' Insects, including slugs and spiders and seeds from grasses and sedges. It found most of its food sources while foraging on the ground. | '''Diet:''' Insects, including slugs and spiders and seeds from grasses and sedges. It found most of its food sources while foraging on the ground. | ||
The question whether the Texas Henslow’s Sparrow is a true subspecies is still rages amongst some academics due to its similar characteristics to its parent species. | The question whether the Texas Henslow’s Sparrow is a true subspecies is still rages amongst some academics due to its similar characteristics to its parent species. | ||
- | Today, the Henslow’s Sparrow (the parent species), is approaching | + | Today, the Henslow’s Sparrow (the parent species), is approaching its chance for Federal protection. Hopefully more care and urgency will be given in saving the parent species. |
'''Found in [http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/shop/itemdetails/-/?item=1945 Threatened Endangered Extinct]''' | '''Found in [http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/shop/itemdetails/-/?item=1945 Threatened Endangered Extinct]''' |