![]() ![]() Its simple song is made up of a series of cheeping notes, but it can easily blend into the background because it’s probably all around you! You’ll be able to tell a house sparrow for its black bib, face, and chestnut head. Some species can be harder to spot than others, but one of the most easily identifiable is the house sparrow. Whether you’re living in a big city, in the middle of the countryside, or in a small town, you’ll probably hear (and see) sparrows all around! As the name suggests, they also have a small white patch on their throats. These sparrows have a gray chest, a brown upper body, and a distinctive black and white striped head with a dash of yellow. The white-throated sparrow is a common breed, and its appearance makes it easy to identify. The white-throated sparrow comes in two forms – white and tan crowned, and they tend to nest in forests in Canada and northeast America. White-Throated Sparrow ( Zonotrichia albicollis) The Olive Sparrow is actually a Central American bird and is only see in the far south western parts of Texas. A diagnostic feature are the brownand gray stripes on the head. This is a rather pale, dull sparrow with gray underparts and oilve wings. Olive Sparrow ( Arremonops rufivirgatus) Photo by naturespicsonline It is widespread in the center and west of the U.S. The Spotted Towhee feeds by foraging on the ground at forest edges and clearings. The towhee are larger sparrows with more striking coloring and the Spotted Towhee is certainly that with rich brown sides and a black back with white spots. Spotted Towhee ( Pipilo maculatus) Photo by ADJ82 ![]() Unlike other species, both the male and female species look incredibly similar. In the winter, they have darker streaks and a buff brown coloring. In the summer months, chipping sparrows have a pale face, a small black line through the eye, and a rusty red cap. The chipping sparrow can be found across North America, and they tend to prefer open spaces such as parks and suburbs, as long as they have plenty of trees. Chipping Sparrow ( Spizella passerina) Photo by Imogen Warren Females usually build their nests on the ground in the spring, but as the grasses and trees begin to grow more foliage, they’ll nest higher up to stay safe from predators. These sparrows eat grass seeds in winter and switch it up with seeds and insects as the weather warms up. It is known for its pink bill, gray face, and red-brown eye ring. The field sparrow is small and slender and can be found in abundance across the east of the US and eastern Canada. Adults may have a rusty cap.Ĭall Audio by Keith Corliss Field Sparrow ( Spizella pusilla) Plumage reflects the environment with muted tones. It is a shy bird that is often skulking around in the shrubbery close to streams and marshes. ![]() The Swamp Sparrow is widespread in damper environments and so is absent from the far western arid areas. It has a beautiful song and is lovely to watch as it sings.Ĭall Audio by Thomas Magarian Swamp Sparrow ( Melospiza georgiana) Photo by Imogen Warren It is an adaptable bird and can live and breed in a variety of habitats. Look for the pale breast and some birds have a yellow mark in front of the eye.Ĭall Audio by Paul Marvin Song Sparrow ( Melospiza melodia) Photo by Imogen WarrenĪnother common and widespread sparrow, the Song Sparrow has a pale breast with fairly thick barring. It can be found across the continent but with variations in plumage it may be tricky to identify. ![]() The Savannah Sparrow is paler and has a proportionately short tail. Webster Savannah Sparrow ( Passerculus sandwichensis) Photo by Imogen Warren It is found out in the countryside in open land with shrubbery.Ĭall Audio by Richard E. It has typical sparrow coloring but with dark streaks down the breast and across the back. This is a common sparrow, found across the North American continent. They are common visitors to bird feeders.Ĭall Audio by Scott Olmstead Lincoln’s Sparrow ( Melospiza lincolnii) Photo by Imogen Warren Dark-eyed Junco are found in any forested area and are often in flocks. There is a great deal of variation in coloring across the country but all birds have a pale pink bill. This junco is a type of sparrow with fairly uniform gray plumage. Dark-eyed Junco ( Junco hyemalis) Photo by Imogen Warren Female and juvenile house sparrows are a dull brown color. The house sparrow has lived alongside humans since the stone age, and the males are usually gray and brown, with chestnut wings and white wing bars. As the name suggests, you can spot house sparrows almost anywhere you’ll find houses (or other buildings), but they may even congregate in places where there aren’t any. The house sparrow is a rather noisy, social sparrow that can be found in most parts of the world. ![]()
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