Chipping Sparrow
NameChipping Sparrow
Common NameChipping Sparrow
Scientific NameSpizella passerina
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright rusty (rufous) cap, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a black eye-line. Their underparts are plain gray, and their back is streaked brown with two faint wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a dry, rapid, mechanical trill, often described as a series of 'chip' notes on a single pitch. Calls include a soft 'chip' note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across most of North America, from Alaska and Canada south through the United States. Winters in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesRusty cap, White supercilium, Black eye-line, Plain gray breast, Streaked brown back
Description
A small, slender sparrow easily recognized by its distinctive rusty cap and clear facial markings. These birds are often seen foraging on the ground or in low shrubs, frequently visiting bird feeders.
