Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Common statewide in North Carolina, especially so in winter. Also common across North America with many named subspecies.
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Chatham Co., NC 11/13/2005

Variable plumage but note streaky breast (often with dark central spot), stripes on head, and long rounded tail

Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Dare Co., NC 5/24/2006


Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Missoula Co., MT
15 Sep 2013
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Missoula Co., MT
15 Sep 2013

Song Sparrow and White-crowned Sparrow sharing a perch.


Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Missoula Co., MT
19 Sep 2013

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