Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Status

Physical 

Song sparrows are medium-sized sparrows with brown and grey coloration. The head and breast are grey with brown streaks, while the wings, tail, and back are various shades of brown. This species is 5-7 inches (12-17 cm) long with a 7-9 inch (18-24 cm) wingspan.

Habitat

This species is commonly seen in open habitats such as marshes and grasslands as well as forests and forest edges.

Feeding 

Song sparrows typically feed on insects, invertebrates, fruits, and seeds throughout the year.

Song Sparrow
Image by Becky Laboy