Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

 

Photos by BarrytheBirder

This sparrow is found all across Canada and the United States.   Their range is generally common, especially in streamside in streamside thickets.   They are often found in thickets, brushy open country, and residential areas and parks as well as gardens, where they like low, dense cover.

All sub-species have long, rounded tails, pumped in flight.   All show a broad grayish eyebrow and broad, dark malar stripe bordering whitish throats.  Their upperparts are usually streaked.   Their underparts are whitish, with streaking on sides and breasts which often converge in a central spot.   Legs and feet are usually pinkish.

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