14 May, 2010

Vesper Sparrow


Scientific Name: Pooecetes Gramineus

Population Estimate: 30M

Range / Habitat: Summers in open / grassy areas throughout the northern half of the US and into Canada. Winters in the southern US and into Mexico.

Field Notes: Sparrow with streaked breast and prominent eye-ring. White lateral throat stripe and pale center of auriculars bordered by dark. Savannah Sparrow has yellow eyebrow. Song Sparrow has dark central breast spot and more prominent streaking on face.

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