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Song sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Description:

These medium sized sparrows are common throughout most of North America. Identified by the streaking and a brown spot on the chest. The face is gray with a streak through the eye.

Habitat:

Spotted here on a limb at the edge of a wetland. Song sparrow favors brushland and marshes, including salt marshes, across most of Canada and the United States. They also thrive in human dominated areas such as in suburbs, agricultural fields, and along roadsides.

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Three, very beautiful photos....

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Washington, USA

Spotted on Mar 10, 2018
Submitted on Mar 13, 2018

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