Melospiza melodia

Description

Their white bellies have heavy streaking of brown that makes a spot in the middle of the breast. This is a brown bird with some white on the face and a white throat. There is black on the wings and two white wing bars. Their tails is rusty red.

Voice

Their song is a varied series of up to 6 phrases. Their call is a chip.

Habitat

They are found in thickets, marshes, roadsides, and in gardens.

Diet

Song sparrows primarily eat fruit, invertebrates, and seeds.

Range

They are found throughout the United States and Canada.

Other Useful Information

Song sparrows throughout their range look surprisingly different depending on where in the country they are found, even though they are all part of the same species.

Similar Species

Savannah sparrow and Lincoln’s sparrow.