Le Conte's Sparrow
Ammodramus leconteii
Habitat 3
A bird of open wet meadows, marsh edges, and low shrubs.
Distribution 3
Yukon: Extreme southeastern Yukon.
North America: Breeds across southern boreal region from southern NWT and eastern BC into North Dakota and east to Michigan; also locally through Ontario and southern Quebec. Winters in southeastern USA from eastern Texas to southern Illinois and northern Florida.
Distinguishing Features 3
This small, secretive sparrow is far more often heard than seen; listen for its short, hissing song that sounds like a buzzy grass- hopper. When seen, a white central crown stripe that becomes orange on the forehead, and an orange and grey face with a black line behind the eye are distinctive.
Report Sightings: During breeding season (June - July) 3
Sources and Credits
- (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
- (c) K Schneider, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/zonotrichia/15881273838/
- (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
Range Map
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| Animal | Bird |
|---|---|
| Bird | American Sparrows (Emberizidae) |
| Color | black, brown, white, yellow |
