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 marylusk
Jan 15, 2026
Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN, USA
bymarylusk
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Song Sparrow observed by bunnyofdoom87
Jan 15, 2026
Roanoke County, US-VA, US
byDenise W
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by lumenal
Jan 15, 2026
Oregon, US
byJeff Ward
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by brucemay3
Jan 15, 2026
Poway, CA, USA
bybrucemay3
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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