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Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

The Brewer's Sparrow is a small, cheerful bird that loves to sing! It has a soft, brown body with a light belly, making it look like a little bundle of joy in the grass.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Brewer's Sparrow is a small, streaky brown bird with a plain, unstreaked gray face and a tiny, conical bill. Its back has fine dark streaks, and its belly is pale, giving it a subtle, camouflaged look for blending into dry landscapes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyPasserellidaeGenusSpizella
Brewer's Sparrow
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Brewer's Sparrow

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

2

Interesting facts

Baby Brewer's Sparrows grow super fast, leaving the nest just 7-10 days after hatching!

Despite being small, Brewer's Sparrows sometimes migrate thousands of kilometers between seasons!

Female Brewer's Sparrows are incredible architects, building their tiny cup-shaped nests hidden deep within sagebrush plants.

Their song is often described as a long, dry trill, sometimes called an 'insect song' because it sounds like a buzzing.

Special abilities

Ability

Camouflage Master

Brewer's Sparrow has subtle brown and gray plumage that helps them disappear into dry, shrubby habitats, protecting them from predators.

Ability

Sagebrush Navigator

Brewer's Sparrow can find its way across long distances during migration, using cues like the sun and stars to reach its homes.

Ability

Weed Seed Hunter

Brewer's Sparrow can efficiently forage for tiny seeds among dry grasses and shrubs, providing essential energy in harsh environments.

Measurements & details

Length
12-14 cm
Wingspan
18-20 cm
Weight
0.01-0.014 kg
Lifespan
2-7 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
10-12 days
Migration Distance
3500 km

Diet & Feeding

These sparrows munch on seeds from plants and snack on small insects like grasshoppers.

Primary Foods

  • Grass Seeds
  • Weed Seeds
  • Beetles
  • Grasshoppers
  • Caterpillars

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Brewer's Sparrow?

The easiest way to identify Brewer's Sparrow is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Brewer's Sparrow?

12-14 cm

What is Brewer's Sparrow's wingspan?

18-20 cm

How much does Brewer's Sparrow weigh?

0.01-0.014 kg

How long does Brewer's Sparrow live?

2-7 years

How fast can Brewer's Sparrow move?

40 km/h

What does Brewer's Sparrow eat?

These sparrows munch on seeds from plants and snack on small insects like grasshoppers.

Where is Brewer's Sparrow usually found?

Grasslands

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