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 samvaths
May 14, 2026
Stittsville, ON K2V 0L7, Canada
bySamvath sudhindra
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Song Sparrow observed by dailyentomologist
May 13, 2026
Anoka, MN, USA
byErik Ostrum
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by benicetobugs
May 13, 2026
Willamette Greenway, Portland, OR, US
byBenicetobugs
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by sardar_1
May 13, 2026
Huntsville / Ingersoll, Ottawa, ON K2T 0C8, Canada
bysardar
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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