Fox sparrow
by Inge Riis McDonald
Title
Fox sparrow
Artist
Inge Riis McDonald
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Fox sparrow on winter branch in my backyard on Vancouver Island.
Fox Sparrows are large, round-bodied sparrows with stout bills and medium length tails.
Though highly variable, Fox Sparrows are generally rust-brown above with a mix of rust and gray on the head, and heavy brownish splotches ont he flanks and the center of the chest. The bill can range form yellowish to dark grey.
Fox Sparrows spend a lot of time on the ground, using their sturdy legs to kick away leaf litter in search of insects and seeds. They rarely venture far from cover, and they frequently associate with other sparrows. In spring and summer, listen for Fox Sparrows’ sweet, whistled song from scrub or forest; also, pay attention for a sharp smack call.
Fox Sparrows breed in coniferous forest and dense mountain scrub. They spend winters in scrubby habitat and forest, when they are most likely to be seen kicking around under backyard bird feeders.
Source: All about birds
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January 6th, 2013
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