Ammospiza
(am-oh-SPY-zuh | 'Sand Finch')
(Name refers to the Greek terms 'Ammos' and 'Spiza' referring to small, seed-eating passerine birds like finches or sparrows)
 



 
This is a contemporary life form though some species may be extinct
DB ID: 8253

Notable Species
Dusky Seaside Sparrow (Ammospiza maritima nigrescens) † Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammospiza caudacutus)

Photo of Ammospiza caudacuta
eBird
https://ebird.org/species/sstspa?continue

Ammospiza Collectibles Gallery

Roz Gibson 2018 The 6th Extinction Playing Cards