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Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: EMBERIZIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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From meadows to marshland, and from temperate coastlines to tundra, the Savannah Sparrow is found in various open habitats throughout much of North America. It varies widely across its range, with 17 recognized subspecies.

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Calls

  • Song, calls
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    © Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Song consists of several short notes followed by two or more high, thin, long buzzes. Various calls include a sharp, high chip and a slow series of repeated notes.

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