Photo: Allan Hack
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The Song Sparrow is a medium-sized American sparrow that is found across North America. It is known for its distinctive and melodious song, from which it derives its name. The bird's coloration is generally brown and grey, with dense streaking on its underparts. The bird's upper parts and head are often a brown hue, while its underparts are a lighter grey or white. They also have a characteristic long, rounded tail and a robust, conical beak.
In terms of behavior, the Song Sparrow is often found in open, shrubby, and wet areas, hopping on the ground near thickets or in low vegetation while foraging for food. Their diet primarily consists of insects and seeds. They are also known for their distinctive song, which consists of a series of varied phrases and can be heard especially in spring and summer during mating season. Different populations across the continent can have noticeably different songs.