About the Field Sparrow
The field sparrow is a small New World sparrow in the family Passerellidae. It is about 140 mm (6 in) long and weighs about 12.5 g (0.4 oz). The head is grey with a rust-coloured crown, white eye-ring and pink bill. The upper parts are brown streaked with black and buff, the breast is buff, the belly is white and the tail is forked. There are two different colour morphs, one being greyer and the other more rufous.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Spizella pusilla |
| Species Codes | fiespa, FISP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Field Sparrow belong to?
The Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Field Sparrow?
The field sparrow is a small New World sparrow in the family Passerellidae. It is about 140 mm (6 in) long and weighs about 12.5 g (0.4 oz). The head is grey with a rust-coloured crown, white eye-ring and pink bill. The upper parts are brown streaked with black and buff, the breast is buff, the bell...
Where can I report a Field Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Field Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fiespa, or on iNaturalist.
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