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Similar Species for Henslow's Sparrow
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LeConte's Sparrow
Adult
LeConte's Sparrows have a buffier, almost orange, head and a less prominent mustache stripe than Henslow's Sparrows.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryMississippi, December 24, 2007Similar Species
Grasshopper Sparrow
Adult
Grasshopper Sparrows are paler overall and lack Henslow's Sparrow's streaked chest.
© Luke Seitz | Macaulay LibraryMaine, June 08, 2011Similar Species
Baird's Sparrow
Adult
Baird's Sparrows have thicker streaks on a whiter chest than Henslow's Sparrows. Ranges do not overlap.
© Andrew Spencer | Macaulay LibraryMontana, May 27, 2014Main Species
Henslow's Sparrow
Adult
Small, flat-headed sparrow with an olive wash to the face, a dark spot behind the eye, and dark stripes on the side of the crown. Wing feathers are rusty tipped.
© Jeff Timmons | Macaulay LibraryIndiana, April 23, 2017Adult
Flat-headed sparrow with a relatively large bill. The face has an olive wash to it with a dark spot behind the eye. The breast is ringed in thin streaks.
© Adam Brandemihl | Macaulay LibraryOhio, June 13, 2017Rotate Your Device to Better Compare