Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Summary 5
The Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a large American sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Passerella, although some authors split the genus into four species (see below).
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- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passerella_iliaca
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown |
| E -underparts | buff, rust |
| F - upperparts | rust |
| G - back pattern | striped |
| H - belly pattern | spotted |
| I - breast pattern | spotted |
| J - bill shape | cone |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | plain, striped |
| M - crown color | gray, rust |
| N - forehead color | gray, rust |
| O - nape color | gray, rust |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | rust |
| T - under tail | rust |
| U - leg color | brown, pink |
| A - present | spring, winter |
| D - breeds here | no |
