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Vesper Sparrow
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| Length: |
5.5 - 6.75 inches |
Song: |
two clear notes followed by two
higher notes, then a shorter descending trill. The call is a high
thin tssit. |
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Wingspan: |
10 - 11.25 inches |
Behavior: |
solitary or in pairs |
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Weight: |
1.0 ounces |
Breeding: |
monogamous. solitary or lose
groups |
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Habitat: |
grassland with scattered trees;
open landscapes; and area's of scrub vegetation, frequently with
thorns |
Population: |
uncommon or fairly common |
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Migration: |
migratory |
Feeders: |
insects and seeds |
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Appearance: |
brown ear patch bordered behind
and below with white; upperparts streaked gray-brown; chestnut patch
at bend of wing, with row of black spots beneath; white outer tail,
eye ring, and underparts; long notched tail; and grayish brown
streaking on breast, throat, and sides. |
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Interesting Facts: |
named for the time of day it
usually sings its best and most continuous choruses, that twilight
when many other songbirds are silent. |
Compiled by
Reanne, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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