Ornithological Survey

Common Name: Fox Sparrow

Scientific Name (Genus-species): Passerella iliaca

Length (bill-tail): 7"

Identifying Chacteristics: streaked breast, tail points upward similar to Towhee

'V' notch at end of tail

scratches on ground then jumps back looking for seeds

Habitat: open conifer forests

Seasonal - 1st seen: mid-June

 

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