Lincoln’s Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
(L 5.75" WS 7.5" Wt 0.6 oz)
Often heard but not seen...song has less
variation that other species in its genus.
variation that other species in its genus.
The sparrows are preparing for
winter, each one dressed in a plain
brown coat and singing a cheerful
song.
winter, each one dressed in a plain
brown coat and singing a cheerful
song.
(Charles Kuralt)
Illinois Beach St Pk
13Sept2010
Columbus Park
Chicago
06May2012
Melospiza in Greek means
song finch.
song finch.
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Ornithology
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Society
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flash photo
Yard bird
Oak Park
02May2020