Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Physical Characteristics
Size
4.7-6.7 inches
Wingspan
7.1-9.4 inches
Weight
0.4-1.9 oz
Plumage
Heavily streaked brown and gray, central breast spot, rounded tail pumped in flight
Distinctive Features
Heavily streaked brown and gray
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Thickets, marshes, gardens, woodland edges
🍽️ Diet
Seeds, insects
🦅 Behavior
Sings from prominent perch, pumps tail in flight, widespread and variable
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Partially migratory - northern birds move south
🎵 Sounds
Complex melodious song starting with 3-4 clear notes
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Song Sparrows have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 4.7-6.7 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Song Sparrow sound like?
Song Sparrows make Complex melodious song starting with 3-4 clear notes. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Song Sparrows live?
Song Sparrows inhabit thickets, marshes, gardens, woodland edges. Partially migratory - northern birds move south
What do Song Sparrows eat?
The diet of Song Sparrows consists primarily of seeds, insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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