Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Summary 7
The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized American sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.
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- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melospiza_melodia
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown |
| E -underparts | brown, buff, white |
| F - upperparts | brown, gray |
| G - back pattern | streaked |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | streaked |
| J - bill shape | cone |
| K - eye color | brown, olive |
| L - head pattern | capped, streaked |
| M - crown color | brown, gray |
| N - forehead color | brown, gray |
| O - nape color | brown |
| P - throat color | buff, white |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | brown |
| T - under tail | brown |
| U - leg color | pink |
| A - present | fall, spring, winter |
| D - breeds here | no |
