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The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America , it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species. Description
Old World sparrows are small passerine birds. In general, sparrows tend to be small plump brownish or grayish birds with short tails and short powerful beaks. Sparrows are seed eaters, but they also consume small insects. Two species have been recorded in Michigan. House sparrow, Passer domesticus (I) Eurasian tree sparrow, Passer montanus (C)(I)
Harris's sparrow, Zonotrichia querula (O) White-throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis; Vesper sparrow, Pooecetes gramineus (R) LeConte's sparrow, Ammospiza leconteii (O) Savannah sparrow, Passerculus sandwichensis (U) Song sparrow, Melospiza melodia; Lincoln's sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii (O) Swamp sparrow, Melospiza georgiana (U)
Jim McCormac visits Slate Run Metro Park to see and hear white-crowned sparrows, especially the young birds practicing their song.
Melospiza is a genus of passerine birds formerly placed in the family Emberizidae, but now placed in Passerellidae.The genus, commonly referred to as "song sparrows," currently contains three species, all of which are native to North America.
The chipping sparrow lays a clutch of two to seven pale blue to white eggs with black, brown, or purple markings. They are about 17 by 12 millimetres (0.67 by 0.47 in), and incubated by the female for 10 to 15 days. [7] The chipping sparrow is often brood parasitized by brown-headed cowbirds, usually resulting in the nest being abandoned. [6]
The song of the swamp sparrow is a monotone trill, slower than that of the chipping sparrow. A male can have a repertoire of several different trills. The common call note is a loud chip reminiscent of a phoebe.
Lincoln's sparrow at Cosumnes River Preserve in Sacramento County, California. Juveniles strongly resemble juvenile swamp sparrows with a streaky chest and not yet buffy breast, but Lincoln's sparrows rarely have a unicolored crown like the swamp sparrow. [2] Adult measurements: [4] Length: 5.1–5.9 in (13–15 cm) Weight: 0.6–0.7 oz (17–19 g)