Sagebrush Sparrow Photo Gallery
Adult
Medium-sized sparrow with a long tail and round head. The face has a white eyering, a white spot before the eye, and a white mustache bordered by a thin black stripe.
© Marky Mutchler / Macaulay LibraryNew Mexico, January 01, 2018Adult
Fairly large and long-tailed sparrow. Spends much of its time hopping or running on the ground between or beneath shrub cover, often with the tail raised.
© Larry Arbanas / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 01, 2005Not all videos have soundAdult
Breeds in sage-dominated landscapes of western North America. Males sing from prominent perches during the breeding season; otherwise spend much of their time on the ground or hidden in shrubs.
© Adam Jackson / Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 30, 2019Adult
Round, gray head contrasts with brown back. The face has a white spot in front of the eye, a white eyering, and a white mustache stripe with a thin black border.
© Shawn Billerman / Macaulay LibraryWyoming, June 28, 2014Adult
Often twitches or bobs the tail while perched. Call is soft and high pitched.
© Gregory Griffith / Macaulay LibraryColorado, July 01, 1994Not all videos have soundCompare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
New World Sparrows(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Passerellidae)
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