Illinois
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
(L 6.25" WS 8.25" WT 0.7 oz)
Columbus Park
Chicago
Note the streaked breast
and central spot.
and central spot.
Melospiza in Greek means song
finch; melodia in Latin means
a pleasant song.
finch; melodia in Latin means
a pleasant song.
25Jun2017
02Jul2017
14Apr2013
Across its wide range, Song Sparrows
show a lot variation in size, shape
and with colors that match their
surroundings.
show a lot variation in size, shape
and with colors that match their
surroundings.
(David Allen Sibley)
Found across No Amer...from the Alaskan
Aleutians to the east coast...isolated
population found in cent. Mexican plateau.
Aleutians to the east coast...isolated
population found in cent. Mexican plateau.