Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Pronounced (approx.): pass-er-EL-uh il-ee-AH-kuh
A large sparrow that searches for food by scratching through leaf litter. Its plumage varies across North America.
Three Identification Clues
A big, rounded sparrow with a sturdy bill and heavy markings below.
The red form commonly seen in the East has rusty plumage mixed with gray on the head.
Breast spots often run together into a central blotch; western forms can be much grayer or browner.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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