Field Sparrow Photo Gallery
Adult
Small, slender sparrow with a pink conical bill and a rounded head. Gray-faced with a distinct white eyering and a rusty crown and eyeline.
© Ryan Sanderson / Macaulay LibraryIndiana, June 07, 2020Adult
The pink conical bill, white eyering, and rusty crown and eyeline are distinctive field marks. Some individuals like this one have rusty-colored chests.
© Chris Thomas / Macaulay LibraryNew Jersey, June 04, 2017Adult
Sings a loud, accelerating song from exposed perches that sounds like a bouncing ball.
© Benjamin Clock / Macaulay LibraryMichigan, June 05, 2011Not all videos have soundJuvenile
Juveniles lack the bright rusty crown and eyeline of adults, but note white eyering and pinkish bill. Juveniles also have streaking on the chest and sides.
© Ian Davies / Macaulay LibraryMassachusetts, August 29, 2012Adult
Gray overall with a pink conical bill, a rusty cap and eyeline, and a white eyering.
© David M. Bell / Macaulay LibraryOntario, April 29, 2013Adult
Eats small seeds especially during the colder months when fewer insects are available.
© Timothy Barksdale / Macaulay LibraryOctober 01, 1997Not all videos have soundAdult
Round-headed sparrow with a rusty cap, pink bill, and white eyering. Note rusty streaking down the back and an unstreaked grayish belly.
© Ian Davies / Macaulay LibraryMassachusetts, November 27, 2014Juvenile
Juveniles have streaked breasts unlike adults, but still have a pink bill and a faint eyering.
© Timothy Barksdale / Macaulay LibraryJuly 18, 1997Not all videos have soundAdult
Found in areas of tall grass and brush that are growing up into small trees and shrubs, particularly thorny shrubs such as roses and briars. Sings a loud, accelerating song from exposed perches.
© Paul Galvin / Macaulay LibraryMichigan, June 22, 2017Compare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
New World Sparrows(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Passerellidae)
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