Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
American Tree Sparrow
Spizella arborea
43.8054, -75.8973
Field Notes
Description:
Adults have a rusty cap and grey underparts with a small dark spot on the breast. They have a rusty back with lighter stripes, brown wings with white bars and a slim tail. Their face is grey with a rusty line through the eye. Their flanks are splashed with light brown. They are similar in appearance to the Chipping Sparrow.
Habitat:
These birds forage on the ground or in low bushes, often in flocks when not nesting. They mainly eat seeds and insects, some berries.
Reference Links:
American Tree Sparrow
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 16, 2012
Comments (2)