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A small, streaky bird of open fields, the Savannah Sparrow often causes confusion for birders because it is so variable. Some of its well-marked local forms, such as the pale 'Ipswich' Sparrow of Atlantic beaches and the blackish 'Belding's' Sparrow of western salt marshes, were once regarded as separate species.
Savannah Sparrows are one of the most numerous songbirds in North America, and while sometimes overlooked, are likely visitors across the continent. In summer, they don’t hesitate to advertise their location, belting out a loud, insect-like song from farm fields and grasslands.
- A Natural Selection
- Gnome-Like Nester
- Undercover Forager
- North American Fixture
- Local and Range-Wide Focus
With an expansive range across various landscapes, the Savannah Sparrow has many distinctive populations, some more isolated than others. As taxonomists puzzle over delineating this species' populations, it's hard not to draw a parallel to Charles Darwin's famous reflections on the different bill sizes, shapes, and habits of the Galapagos finches. ...
The Savannah Sparrow thrives in open habitats that provide plenty of cover for its hidden nests. In 1895, ornithologist Frank M. Chapman wrote an apt description of this little bird's habits that helps explain why fewer people know the Savannah Sparrow well: “The roadsides abound with the birds bobbing up and down on the fence posts and chipping vi...
The Savannah Sparrow is a versatile forager. Although this species spends much of its time on the ground, depending upon the region, other food sources may draw it to the trees or the water's edge. Much of the diet in cold weather consists of tiny seeds and small fruits. During spring and summer, this bird also captures and eats a wide range of inv...
One of North America's most widespread songbirds, the Savannah Sparrow nests through most of Alaska and mainland Canada, south across a large swath of the northern United States. There are resident populations along the West Coast and in Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, and also a small year-round population in the highlands of western G...
Between 1970 and 2014, the Savannah Sparrow's population is estimated to have declined by 40 percent. Habitat loss has led to declines in this species and other at-risk grassland birds such as the Sprague's Pipit and Eastern Meadowlark. Other threats to this species include pesticide use (which can both knock down insect prey populations and in som...
Savannah Sparrows are one of the most numerous songbirds in North America, and while sometimes overlooked, are likely visitors across the continent. In summer, they don’t hesitate to advertise their location, belting out a loud, insect-like song from farm fields and grasslands.
The Savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) is a small New World sparrow that is the only member of the genus Passerculus. It is a widespread and abundant species that occupies open grassland habitats in North America.
Savannah Sparrows are one of the most numerous songbirds in North America, and while sometimes overlooked, are likely visitors across the continent. In summer, they don’t hesitate to advertise their location, belting out a loud, insect-like song from farm fields and grasslands.
Jan 7, 2018 · Savannah Sparrows are one of the most numerous songbirds in North America, and while sometimes overlooked, are likely visitors across the continent. In summer, they don’t hesitate to advertise their location, belting out a loud, insect-like song from farm fields and grasslands.
