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Chipping Sparrow (Male)

Spizella passerina

Description:

In the springtime, this sparrow is easily recognized by its bright reddish crown, bold black and white facial pattern, and unstreaked gray breast and rump.

Habitat:

Woodland Trail

Notes:

Most birds molt all of their body feathers once or twice a year, the Chipping Sparrow follows the same schedule except that it may also replace the feathers on its face and throat up to six times a year.

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Joseph R. Godreau
Spotted by
Joseph R. Godreau

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

Spotted on May 27, 2023
Submitted on May 30, 2023

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