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Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized sparrow with brown streaks on the upperparts, brown streaks on white to tan on the underside. Head has an eye streek running through the eye.

Habitat:

Quite variable in choice of habitat that includes brushy areas, marshes and rural areas.

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