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 bodhicull
Jun 2, 2026
North Okanagan, BC, Canada
byBodhi Cull
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by q-cumber
Jun 2, 2026
Gerow Island Rd, Bulkley-Nechako, BC, CA
byQ
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by perritt
Jun 2, 2026
Interlaken Turnback Loop & 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
byperritt
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Song Sparrow observed by eric_austin
Jun 2, 2026
Humboldt County, CA, USA
byEric Austin
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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