Melozone is a genus of mostly neotropical birds in the Emberizidae family, found mainly in Mexico. Three species reach as far north as the southwestern United States, two species reach as far south as Costa Rica, and two are endemic to Mexico. The following species are in the genus Melozone: Prevost's ground sparrow (Melozone biarcuata) Rusty-crowned ground sparrow (Melozone kieneri) White-eared ground sparrow (Melozone leucotis)↑