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 galton
Oct 17, 2026
Pacific Spirit Regional Park, 5495 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E4, Canada
bygalton
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by jeffgarner
Oct 17, 2026
Co. Rd. 8 at Cypress Creek, Lauderdale County, AL, USA
byJeff Garner
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by jeffgarner
Oct 17, 2026
Co. Rd. 8 at Cypress Creek, Lauderdale County, AL, USA
byJeff Garner
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by jeffgarner
Oct 17, 2026
Co. Rd. 8 at Cypress Creek, Lauderdale County, AL, USA
byJeff Garner
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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