The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
Harris's Sparrows are large and chunky sparrows. Their big barrel-shaped chest makes their round head look a little small for their body. They have a long tail and a medium-sized conical bill.
Relative Size
Larger than a Song Sparrow, smaller than an Eastern Towhee.
sparrow-sized or smallerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 6.7-7.9 in (17-20 cm)
- Weight: 0.9-1.7 oz (26-49 g)
- Wingspan: 10.6 in (27 cm)
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat