Fox Sparrow
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Emberizidae
Passerella
Passerella iliaca
A large, boldly striped sparrow of scrubby boreal forest and mountain chaparral, the Fox Sparrow is most familiar as a migrant or wintering bird. Its vigorous... More »
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Fox Sparrow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fox Sparrow ( Passerella iliaca ) is a large American sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Passerella , although some authors split the genus into four species (see below). More s...
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Slate-colored Fox Sparrows: Comprehensive information on this bird species, including origin, distribution and range, physical description and photos, diet and feeding, breeding and courtship behavior ... Zink, Robert M. & Kessen, A. E. (1999): Species Limits in the Fox Sparrow. Birding 31: 508-517.
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Fox Sparrows: Comprehensive information on this bird species, including origin, distribution and range, physical description and photos, diet and feeding, breeding and courtship behavior ... The Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a large American sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Passerella, ... Bird Species...
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Appearance: Because it is obviously longer and stockier than other sparrows, size probably will be the first clue that you are seeing a fox sparrow. Confirm the sighting by checking for orange-brown color on the rump and tail and a light cream-colored breast, ... Appearance: When distinguishing between sparrow species,
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Related Species ... All About Birds > Bird Guide > Fox Sparrow ... Fox Sparrow Range Map...
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Fox Sparrow Passerella iliaca ... Males on breeding territory occ pugnacious toward other species. Female broods. Adult known to give broken-wing display in defense of young fledglings. Average clutch in n is 4-5, in s 2-3. Male sings each song once until entire repertoire is sung, then starts over.
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A bird picking up food below a feeder Mount Airy, Maryland, USA (iliaca) ; Robert Schaefer 14 March 2007 1 year ago 25 sec 4.6 ... A front view of an adult bird perched Frazier Mountain, Ventura County, California, USA (stephensi) ; Don DesJardin 30 June 2006 1 year ago ... A bird looking for food under dry leaves Unimak Island,
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Similar species: ... The Fox Sparrow is much larger than other sparrows and might at first be mistaken for a thrush but note the thick, conical bill.
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