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Vesper Sparrow Range Map

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Migration

Partial migrant. Northern populations migrate and may overwinter in areas where southern populations breed. Migrates at night in small groups.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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