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Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

Description:

A common songbird in the Southeast from Fall through Winter to mid-Spring. Differentiated by similar species like Song by the rufous tones and plain breast and flanks. As their name implies, they inhabit wetland areas - marshes and swamps.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Notes:

Found on Cattail Trail at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta.

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3 Comments

Liam
Liam 10 years ago

Thank you :)

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Beautiful little sparrow!

Debbie Stewart
Debbie Stewart 10 years ago

What a lovely little sparrow Liam :-) I'm always amazed at these new sparrows that I haven't seen before!

Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2013
Submitted on Jul 31, 2013

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