American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea · New World Sparrows
The American Tree Sparrow is a plump, long-tailed sparrow, often seen in flocks during winter. Despite its name, it primarily forages and nests on the ground rather than in trees. This species is a common winter visitor across much of North America, known for its distinctive rusty cap and musical calls.
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2 calls·first heard Sep 12·last 2d ago
When it's heardpeak 6a · fall
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How to know it
- Adults have a distinct rusty or chestnut-colored cap on their head.
- The bill is two-toned, with a dark upper mandible and a yellow lower mandible.
- A small, dark smudge or spot is often visible in the center of its otherwise plain gray breast.
- Two noticeable white bars are present on its brown wings.