Song Sparrow

16 cm (6") Common throughout North America; more so in the east than west. Brushy thickets, gardens, streamsides, marshes, roadsides.

Long rounded tail is pumped in flight. White throat. Whisker stripes. Breast and side streaking converge into a large central spot. Pink legs and feet.

Song: series of notes starting with 2-3 bright "sweet sweet sweets"; may be represented as "pres pres pres Presbyterian".

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Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Larry Bond

Distribution Maps

Song Sparrow distribution map

Song Sparrow winter distribution map