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Emberizidae - Sparrows, Juncos, Towhees

There are around 313 species of birds in this family. The birds in this family are small to mid-size and have small, cone-shaped bills. Most species are brown in color, although some are more brightly colored. Males and females usually look alike, although males may be a little larger. They are found all over the world and live in a wide variety of habitats.

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Emberizidae