Henslow's Sparrow

Henslow's SparrowThis small bird hides near the ground in dense grass. Its olive-washed face and fine black breast streaks are useful clues.What does it look like?Adults have a flat-topped head, a large bill, and a short pointed tail, with an olive wash on the face and fine black breast streaks. The sexes look similar; juveniles have fainter facial and underside markings.How does it live?This small bird hides near the ground in dense grass. Its olive-washed face and fine black breast streaks are useful clues.It searches for insects and seeds near the ground in dense grass. Breeding males may sing from exposed grass stems or shrubs, while the species is otherwise difficult to find.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.