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Song Sparrow
Despite the large differences in size
and coloration across the their range,
genetic divergence is low.
and coloration across the their range,
genetic divergence is low.
Melospiza melodia
(L 6.25" WS 8.25" WT 0.7 oz)
Boise
01Jun2019
© Geoffrey
A. Keller
A. Keller
Macaulay
Library
Library
Melospiz in Greek means song
finch; melodia in Latin means
a pleasant song.
finch; melodia in Latin means
a pleasant song.
© BirdNote,
Frances Wood
Cornell
Ornithology
Ornithology
The song-sparrow’s exquisite warble
Is born in the heart of the rose —
Of the wild- rose, shut in its calyx.
Afraid of belated snows.
(Lucy Larcom)