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Chipping Sparrow

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

A small, slender passerine bird native to North America, characterized by its distinctive cap and streaked brown plumage. These migratory songbirds are widespread across varied habitats.

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Chipping Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Open woodlands, forest edges, urban parks, gardens, and suburban landscapes throughout North America, ranging from southern Canada to Mexico

Ecological Role

Critical seed dispersal agent, insect population control, and important prey species for small predators in ecosystem food webs

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Grayish-brown upperparts, lighter underparts, distinct seasonal plumage variations
  • LIMBS WINGS Slender legs adapted for ground foraging, wingspan approximately 20-22 cm
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent rust-colored cap during breeding season, sharp conical beak for seed cracking
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small sparrow, typically 11-14 cm in length, weighing 10-15 grams
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Paul Danese
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Related Species in Passerellidae