A small passerine bird native to North America, widely distributed across diverse habitats and known for its complex and melodious song.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Adaptable species found in woodland edges, shrublands, marshes, grasslands, suburban areas, and coastal regions across North America, from Alaska to Mexico.
Ecological Role
Key seed disperser, insect consumer, and important prey species for larger predators; contributes to ecosystem balance through seed consumption and population control of invertebrate populations.
Morphology
SKIN COATBrown feathers with heavy dark streaking, white chest with central dark breast spot, variable plumage pattern across subspecies
LIMBS WINGSStrong legs for ground foraging, wingspan approximately 18-25 cm, wings adapted for short, quick flights
HEAD SENSORYLarge dark eyes, conical beak adapted for seed and insect consumption, distinct brown-streaked head plumage
BODY STRUCTURESmall songbird, body length 14-16 cm, mass 18-30 g, with robust, rounded body and relatively long tail
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Paul Danese
