Brewer's Sparrow
NameBrewer's Sparrow
Common NameBrewer's Sparrow
Scientific NameSpizella breweri
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with a finely streaked crown and back. Underparts are plain grayish-buff, often appearing whitish on the belly. The face is relatively plain with a faint eye-ring and a small, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, often long and complex series of trills and buzzy notes, often rising and falling in pitch. Calls include a soft 'sip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across western North America, primarily in the Great Basin and intermountain west. Winters in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Identifying Featuresplain face, faint eye-ring, finely streaked crown and back, small conical bill, slender body
Description
The Brewer's Sparrow is a small, slender sparrow with a relatively plain face and finely streaked brown upperparts. It is known for its distinctive, complex song delivered from atop shrubs in its arid shrubland habitat.
