Song Sparrow

The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is one of the most well-known birds in the United States and can be found all throughout North America in a wide variety of different habitats. The Song Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow weighing between 0.5 and 2 ounces. Their plumage is a mix of red, white, and gray, with thick brown streaks covering their whole body. They are one of the most regionally variable songbirds in North America. As you walk along, listen for a loud song that generally starts with well-spaced notes and ends in a trilling sound.