Buntings and New World Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Sierra Madre Sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi) - HBW 16, p. 557

French: Bruant des sierras German: Sierraammer Spanish: Chingolo Serrano
Other common names: Bailey’s Sparrow

Taxonomy: Xenospiza baileyi Bangs, 1931, Bolaños, Jalisco, Mexico.
Sometimes suggested as being close to Ammodramus, and genus sometimes subsumed in latter; song and limited molecular work, however, suggest close affinity with Melospiza, and may be better placed within that genus. Monotypic.

Distribution: C Mexico, where now restricted to two isolated localities: Distrito Federal (centred around La Cima and Milpa Alta, near Mexico City); and S Durango (Ejido Ojo de Agua–El Cazador).