Aimophila Swainson 1837 (new world sparrow)

Aves - Passeriformes - Passerellidae

Parent taxon: Passerellidae according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

Sister taxa: Ammodramus, Amphispiza, Artemisiospiza, Calamospiza, Chondestes, Junco, Melospiza, Melozone, Passerculus, Passerella, Pipilo, Pooecetes, Spizella, Zonotrichia

Subtaxa: Aimophila ruficeps

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Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore

Distribution: found only at Rancho La Brea (UCMP 2051) (Quaternary of California)

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