One of southern Canada's favourites at the winter feeders...

Photo by BarrytheBirder

AMERICAN TREE SPARROW

(Spizella arborea)

Instantly recognized by that dark spot on the breast and and its red-brown cap, the American Tree Sparrow is also known as the "Winter Chippy".   A numerous sparrow but thought to be showing declines in eastern North America.   A handsome little bird and only the male sings...with a sweet and clear song.   A welcome winter visitor here in southern Ontario, but come spring will head north to breeding grounds around James Bay and Hudson Bay.

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BarrytheBirder