Bell’s Sparrow

Bell’s Sparrows have a gray head with a white patch in front of the beak and are medium-sized birds. A black border on their beak, a white eye ring, a black down the neck, a gray back, and a white chest and belly are also present. Their long, pointed tails are frequently kept upright. Juveniles … Read more

LeConte’s Sparrow

The backs and wings of LeConte Sparrows are a drab orange color with black streaks. They have a white belly with a pale orange chest. Gray patches on their cheeks and a black eye line are also visible. Ammospiza leconteii Length: 4.7-5.1 in (12-13 cm) Weight: 0.4-0.6 oz (12-16.3 g) Wingspan: 6.3-7.1 in (16-18 cm) … Read more

Nelson’s Sparrow

Over the head and chest, Nelson’s Sparrows are more orangy in color. Their bellies are gray, and their backs and bellies are brown-streaked. In comparison to interior birds, coastal birds are duller in hue. Ammospiza nelsoni Length: 4.3-5.1 in (11-13 cm) Weight: 0.6-0.7 oz (17-21 g) Wingspan: 6.5-7.9 in (16.5-20 cm) Range For the winter, … Read more