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Seaside Sparrow Identification
Seaside Sparrow Photos and Videos
Adult (Atlantic)
Medium-sized, hefty sparrow with a long bill. Atlantic populations have a bright yellow stripe in front of the eye and are grayer below with faint streaking. Note rusty wing patch.
© Ian Davies | Macaulay LibraryMassachusetts, May 28, 2012
Adult (Gulf of Mexico)
Gulf of Mexico populations have a yellow stripe in front of the eye and a buffy chest with obvious streaking. Note long bill.
© Andy Jordan | Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 23, 2015
Adult (Gulf of Mexico)
Found in tidal marshes with dense areas of marsh grass. Sings a soft buzzing song that sounds like a distant Red-winged Blackbird.
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryLouisiana, June 20, 2010
Juvenile (Atlantic)
Juveniles are buffier than adults, with a pale eyebrow. Juveniles also lack the rufous patch in the wing.
© Marshall Iliff | Macaulay LibraryMassachusetts, July 24, 2016
Juvenile (Gulf of Mexico)
Juveniles have only a hint of the yellow stripe in front of the eye. Note long bill.
© fide R.Smith | Macaulay LibraryFlorida, September 17, 2016
Habitat
Breeds in tidal marshes.
© Mark R Johnson | Macaulay LibraryMaryland, June 26, 2016
Adult Description
- Small, stocky songbird.
- Dark, olive-gray all over.
- Yellow spot in front of eyes.
- White throat.
- Black whisker mark.
- No wingbars.
Immature Description
Breast, sides, and flanks buffy, variably streaked with dusky; belly white.Relative Size
sparrow-sized or smallerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 5.1-5.9 in (13-15 cm)
- Weight: 0.7-1.0 oz (19-29 g)
- Wingspan: 7.1-7.9 in (18-20 cm)
Species in This Family
New World Sparrows(Order: Passeriformes, Family:Passerellidae)
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