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Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

The Field Sparrow is a small, cheerful bird that loves to sing! It has a pretty brown and white body and can often be found hopping around in fields and bushes.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Field Sparrow has a rusty-red cap, a clear gray breast without streaks, and a distinctive pink bill. Its back is streaked brown, contrasting with a clear white eye-ring, which helps distinguish it from other sparrows.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyPasserellidaeGenusSpizella
Field Sparrow
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Field Sparrow

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Field Sparrows often raise two broods of chicks in one summer!

Its sweet song sounds like a tiny bouncing ball slowing down!

These tiny birds build nests so hidden, they are hard to spot!

They use their small pink beak to search for seeds and tiny bugs.

Special abilities

Ability

Hidden Nester

Field Sparrows build well-camouflaged nests on the ground or very low in shrubs that helps them hide eggs and chicks.

Ability

Seasonal Songster

Field Sparrows possess a variable song, with individuals adapting their melodies that helps them attract mates and define territory.

Ability

Seed & Insect Swapper

Field Sparrows can cleverly switch their diet between seeds and insects that helps them find food easily year-round.

Measurements & details

Length
12-15 cm
Wingspan
19-24 cm
Weight
0.011-0.015 kg
Lifespan
3-7 years
Top Speed
38 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
10-12 days
Migration Distance
1500 km

Diet & Feeding

This little bird eats a mix of seeds and insects, helping to manage pests and spread plant seeds!

Age differences: Adults consume more seeds, while nestlings are fed a higher proportion of insects for growth.

Primary Foods

  • Grass seeds
  • Weed seeds
  • Beetles
  • Caterpillars
  • Grasshoppers
  • Spiders

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Field Sparrow?

12-15 cm

What is Field Sparrow's wingspan?

19-24 cm

How much does Field Sparrow weigh?

0.011-0.015 kg

How long does Field Sparrow live?

3-7 years

How fast can Field Sparrow move?

38 km/h

What does Field Sparrow eat?

This little bird eats a mix of seeds and insects, helping to manage pests and spread plant seeds!

Where is Field Sparrow usually found?

Grasslands

How does Field Sparrow hunt?

Foraging

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