Scientific Name: Spizella pallidaPopulation Estimate: 23M
Range / Habitat: Summers in upper midwestern US and central Canada. Winters throughout Mexico. Found in a variety of habitats including grassland and shrubland, inland water areas.
Field Notes: Above bird in nonbreeding plumage. Sparrow with clear breast and distinct facial markings, particularly the "mustache" and lateral throat stripe. Chipping Sparrow in nonbreeding plumage has duskier chest, more prominent supercilium, darker lores.
Personal Notes: A "random sparrow on a cactus" photo Richard took on our walk out of Teotihuacan.
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