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 bathroomdoorknob
Apr 18, 2026
940 Comstock Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
byMarley Wong
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by hilltopkurt
Apr 18, 2026
Clanwilliam-Erickson, MB, CA
byKurt Mazur
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by koskitam
Apr 18, 2026
Canatara Park, Point Edward, ON N7V 3C4, Canada
byMichelle Koskitalo
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by falcmsn
Apr 18, 2026
Kintyre Cir, Raleigh, NC, US
byfalcmsn
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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