Savannah Sparrows are found from Alaska, across Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador, and south to New Jersey, Missouri and northern Mexico.
They are regularly found sitting in the open around fields, marshes or beaches. They are widespread and common, often in small, loose flocks.
They are heavily streaked on the chest, have a strong face pattern and a narrow white central crown stripe, and usually show yellow in front of their eyes.
According the Audubon Society Field Guide to North America Birds (Eastern Region), this abundant and familiar grass sparrow is an able runner. Once discovered, they drop into the grass and dart away.
In the fall they migrate southward in huge numbers and may be found almost anywhere - even in city parks.
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