Field Sparrow Photo Gallery

Adult

Small, slender sparrow with a pink conical bill and a rounded head. Gray-faced with a distinct white eyering and a rusty crown and eyeline.

Adult

The pink conical bill, white eyering, and rusty crown and eyeline are distinctive field marks. Some individuals like this one have rusty-colored chests.

Adult

Sings a loud, accelerating song from exposed perches that sounds like a bouncing ball.

Juvenile

Juveniles lack the bright rusty crown and eyeline of adults, but note white eyering and pinkish bill. Juveniles also have streaking on the chest and sides.

Adult

Gray overall with a pink conical bill, a rusty cap and eyeline, and a white eyering.

Adult

Eats small seeds especially during the colder months when fewer insects are available.

Adult

Round-headed sparrow with a rusty cap, pink bill, and white eyering. Note rusty streaking down the back and an unstreaked grayish belly.

Juvenile

Juvenile

Juveniles have streaked breasts unlike adults, but still have a pink bill and a faint eyering.

Adult

Adult

Found in areas of tall grass and brush that are growing up into small trees and shrubs, particularly thorny shrubs such as roses and briars. Sings a loud, accelerating song from exposed perches.