Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

The Chipping Sparrow is a small, slender bird with a bright rufous cap, a white eyebrow, and a dark line through the eye. Its back is a warm brown, and its underparts are a pale gray. This species is known for its distinctive song, a series of dry, mechanical trills. Chipping Sparrows are commonly found in open woodlands, parks, and gardens throughout North America. They forage on the ground for seeds and insects, and often nest in shrubs or low trees. During migration, they can be found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and scrub. Chipping Sparrows are widespread and abundant, and their populations are currently stable.

Habitat: Open woodlands, parks, gardens