the New World sparrows, but differ in a number of respects and are usually found in open grassy areas. Old World buntings Order: PasseriformesFamily: Emberizidae The emberizids are a large family of passerine birds. They are seed-eating birds with distinctively shaped bills. Many emberizid species have distinctive head patterns. New World sparrows Order: PasseriformesFamily: Passerellidae The New World sparrows (or American sparrows) are a large family of seed-eating passerine birds with distinctively finch-like bills. Troupials and allies Order: PasseriformesFamily: Icteridae Icterids make up a family of small- to medium-sized, often colorful, New-World passerine birds. Most species have black as a predominant plumage color, often enlivened by yellow, orange or red. The species in the family vary widely in size, shape, behavior and coloration. New World warblers Order: PasseriformesFamily: Parulidae The New World warblers are a group of small often colorful passerine birds restricted to the New World. Most are arboreal, but some are more terrestrial. Most members of this family are insectivores. Cardinals and allies Order: PasseriformesFamily: Cardinalidae The cardinals are a family of robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. See also List of birds of Madeira List of birds Lists of birds by region References Portugal Portugal