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Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

The Vesper Sparrow is a small, brown bird that loves to sing! You can often find it hopping around in fields and grasslands, especially during the warm months.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Vesper Sparrow is a medium-sized, streaky brown bird with a pale belly. It has a distinctive chestnut patch on its shoulder, a fine eye-ring, and, most notably, white outer tail feathers that flash visibly in flight.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyPasserellidaeGenusPooecetes
Vesper Sparrow
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Vesper Sparrow

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby Vesper Sparrows grow super fast, leaving the nest in just 7-10 days, even before they can fly well!

Their name, "Vesper," means "evening," because they often sing their beautiful song as the sun sets.

They use a cool "double-scratch" move, kicking dirt with both feet at once to find buried snacks.

Wow! The Vesper Sparrow is the ONLY sparrow with white outer tail feathers, like a secret signal!

Special abilities

Ability

Ground Camouflage Power

Vesper Sparrows can disappear into grassy fields because their streaky brown feathers perfectly blend with the dry vegetation, protecting them from predators.

Ability

Evening Serenade Skill

Vesper Sparrows have a beautiful, melodious song they often sing at dusk, giving them their name ("vesper" means evening) and helping them attract mates.

Ability

Hidden Nest Builder

Vesper Sparrows can build cleverly concealed nests directly on the ground, tucked under dense grass clumps, keeping their eggs safe from prying eyes.

Ability

Seed Scraper Superpower

Vesper Sparrows use their feet to scratch and kick away leaf litter, uncovering hidden seeds and insects for a tasty meal, much like a tiny chicken!

Measurements & details

Length
13-16 cm
Wingspan
23-28 cm
Weight
0.02-0.03 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
11-13 days
Migration Distance
2000 km

Diet & Feeding

Tiny ground birds that snack on tasty insects and various seeds found on the ground.

Age differences: Adults eat more seeds in winter, while young chicks need protein-rich insects.

Primary Foods

  • Grasshoppers
  • Beetles
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Grass seeds
  • Wildflower seeds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

It's best to watch birds from a distance and not disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Vesper Sparrow?

13-16 cm

What is Vesper Sparrow's wingspan?

23-28 cm

How much does Vesper Sparrow weigh?

0.02-0.03 kg

How long does Vesper Sparrow live?

2-5 years

How fast can Vesper Sparrow move?

40 km/h

What does Vesper Sparrow eat?

Tiny ground birds that snack on tasty insects and various seeds found on the ground.

Where is Vesper Sparrow usually found?

Grasslands

How does Vesper Sparrow hunt?

Foraging

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