The
savannah sparrow is a small
passerine found in open spaces through out North America. They breed through most of Canada and the northern half of the United States. Some
savanahh sparrows at
the southern edge of the breeding range are year round residents while those in most of the range migrate to the southern United States, Mexico and Central America during the winter when food is not as available.
There are seventeen recognized subspecies of
savannah sparrows. The subspecies vary mostly in their coloration. Several subspecies, like the
ipswich subspecies were once considered their own species. The
ipswich savannah sparrows are larger then most the other subspecies. They breed on the coastal islands of Nova
Scotia and winter on the Atlantic coast.
The savannah sparrow is a small passerine found in open spaces through out North America. They breed through most of Canada and the northern half of the United States. Some savanahh sparrows at the southern edge of the breeding range are year round residents while those in most of the range migrate to the southern United States, Mexico and Central America during the winter when food is not as available.
There are seventeen recognized subspecies of savannah sparrows. The subspecies vary mostly in their coloration. Several subspecies, like the ipswich subspecies were once considered their own species. The ipswich savannah sparrows are larger then most the other subspecies. They breed on the coastal islands of Nova Scotia and winter on the Atlantic coast.
11 comments:
Nice shots of the sparrow. Next time I am out at Plum island or Salisbury beach I will look for one! Great info!
cute little guy. thanks for your research, too. Happy critter day!
Love the name, "savannah sparrow" and love the photo as well. Your photos are always remarkably clear and distinct!
What a cutie! Thanks for sharing!
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What beautiful detail!
Always enjoy the information that goes along with your super photos. Very enjoyable and interesting, thanks!
I always love reading about the critters you photograph. I just don't know how you get them to always pose so nicely!
just BeAuTiFuL!!!!!!
Lovely captures:)
this guy is so beautifull and it all stems from an understated regalness
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What a lovely sparrow. I checked out its range map and it is apparently common in Canada but I don't recall ever seeing a sparrow with the yellow markings of the Savannah Sparrow. I would try to keep a sharp eye out for them, but I'm having eye troubles, so I will have to depend upon my husband, my intrepid photographer, to spot one for me.
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