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Field Sparrow

Length: 5.75 inches Song: A seea-seea-seea-wee-wee-wee.
Wingspan:  ----- Behavior: Solitary, curious
Weight: 0.4 ounces Breeding: Monogamous, Solitary
Habitat: Forest edge, open landscapes, and shrubs. Population: Fairly common
Migration: Northern birds migrate Feeders: Small Grain
Appearance: Pink beak with brown wings
Interesting Facts: The males song moves like if you bounce a rubber ball.

Compiled by Steven F., Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001

Photos used with permission from Richard Healy.

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Last Updated: May 27, 2004

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