Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species.

Male song sparrow in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
Male song sparrow in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
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Song Sparrow observed by andy1020
Aug 12, 2026
Bluff Top Trail, Newport Beach, CA, US
byAndy Leon
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by cataycr
Aug 12, 2026
Bluff Top Trail, Newport Beach, CA, US
bycataycr
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by cade_
Aug 12, 2026
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
bycade_
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by randquinn
Aug 12, 2026
Hayward Regional Shoreline, Hayward, CA, US
byRand Quinn
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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