Sparrow, Song

Permanent and wintering resident

Habitat: Brushy areas

Sexes the same
No breeding difference
Striped chest with central breast spot
Stout gray bill

Voice: Usually three notes followed by a series of notes and trills as "maids maids maids, put on you tea kettle kettle kettle."

Size:  "6.25"

Big Canoe: To date have seen only at Foothills.

Picture from Foothills Pond Oct. 11, 2005