Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia
Overview
Description
The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Passerellidae (New World Sparrows) > New World Sparrows
Subspecies Seen: Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica), Song Sparrow (mexicana Group)
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 09-23-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 11-17-2024 - California, United States (First Recording)
- 11-23-2024 - California, United States (Best Recording)
- 01-18-2025 - California, United States (First/Best Photo)
- 06-14-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Arizona, United States
- California, United States
- Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Ontario, Canada
- Washington, United States