Savannah Sparrow (Passercullus sandwichensis)

 

Photos by BarrytheBirder

Savannah Sparrows are common and most widespread across North America, often in small, loose flocks.   They are variably smallish (5 1/2" (14 cm.)  They are found in fields, marshes, tundra, dunes and beach grass and often sit in the open.   They are heavily streaked on the chest, have a strong face pattern, often with yellow in front of eye, and have narrow white central crown stripe.

There can be many local variations in colouring, with some extremes being blackish.    

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