Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Pronounced (approx.): mel-oh-SPY-zuh meh-LOH-dee-uh

A variable, streak-breasted sparrow often heard singing from an exposed perch above low cover.

Three Identification Clues

Brown streaking on pale underparts, especially the chest and flanks.

A patterned face combining gray and warm brown; markings vary by region.

A rounded head, short stout bill, and fairly long, rounded tail.

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Observation records are not a complete seasonal range map.