Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Pronounced (approx.): mel-oh-SPY-zuh jor-jee-AN-uh
A wetland sparrow that usually stays close to dense vegetation near water.
Three Identification Clues
Rusty tones in the wings and, in breeding plumage, the crown.
A grayish breast and nape contrast with a whitish throat.
A compact sparrow with a short conical bill; young and nonbreeding birds may show faint chest streaking.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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