Dusky seaside sparrow - Wikipedia
The dusky seaside sparrow (Ammospiza maritima nigrescens) was a non-migratory subspecies of the seaside sparrow, found in Florida in the natural salt marshes of Merritt Island and along the St. Johns River.
Dusky Seaside Sparrow - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Dusky seaside sparrow was a non-migratory songbird common in Southern Florida, in the marshes of Merritt Island and along the St. John's River.
Dusky Seaside Sparrow Facts, Habitat, Pictures and Diet
Dec 4, 2022 · The Dusky seaside sparrow, now extinct, was a non-migratory Seaside sparrow subspecies. Its distinct song and dark coloration was unique among this species (A. maritimus). In 1873, it was first listed as species.
50 years ago, scientists warned of a sparrow’s extinction
May 17, 2018 · Dusky seaside sparrows (Ammodramus maritimus nigrescens) were not so lucky. The population tanked when efforts to flood out mosquitoes breeding near the space center along with construction...
Endling: A Journey to Extinction - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Apr 3, 2024 · This exhibit chronicles the story of the dusky seaside sparrow through the lens of materials available within USF’s Special Collections library and highlights the importance of documenting the natural history of Florida.
Dusky seaside sparrow - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ...
The dusky seaside sparrow (Ammospiza maritima nigrescens) was a non-migratory subspecies of the seaside sparrow, found in Florida in the natural salt marshes of Merritt Island and along the St. Johns River. The last definite known individual died on Walt Disney World's Discovery Island in 1987, and the subspecies was officially declared extinct ...
Seaside Sparrow | Audubon Field Guide
Habitats often feature spartina, rushes, and saltgrass. In Florida, extinct "Dusky" Seaside Sparrow nested in fresh or brackish marsh in some areas, and "Cape Sable" form still does so in parts of extreme southern Florida.