Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

 (L 5.5" WS 6.75" Wt 0.7 oz)

Yellowish supraoral is usually
but not always present.

Female gathers 10 times her weight
in food to feed her young during the 8
days they are in the nest.

Viera Wetlands

Florida

09Feb2012

Merritt Island NWR

Florida

02Feb2014