Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis · New World Sparrows
The Savannah Sparrow is a widespread and abundant New World sparrow, often found in open, grassy environments across North America. Though named for Savannah, Georgia, where it was first documented, it does not breed in that southern city. This species exhibits considerable variation across its range, with several recognized subspecies.
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2 calls·first heard Oct 10·last 20h ago
When it's heardpeak 6a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Brown upperparts with black streaks, and whitish underparts with thin brown or black streaks on the breast and flanks.
- Features a strong face pattern with a narrow white central crown stripe and a whitish to yellow eyebrow, often with a distinct yellow spot in front of the eye.
- Possesses a short tail with a noticeable notch at the tip.
- Has a small, conical, thick-based bill, with a dark gray upper mandible and horn-colored lower mandible.