A small (15.9cm/6.3in) sparrow with a long-tail. They have typical sparrow patterning with a rufus crown and eye-line, a bicoloured bill that is darker on top, and become greyer as they age. They winter in small flocks and can be found in shrubby areas.
Sibley, D. A. 2000. The Sibley Guide to Birds., Andrew Steward Publishing, Inc, Toronto.
Bird | American Sparrows (Emberizidae) |
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Animal | Bird |
Color | brown, grey |