Song Sparrow

The Song Sparrow (Scientific name - Melospiza melodia)  is a common sparrow found throughout much of North America from as far North as Southern Alaska and South to Mexico. They are often seen on the ground and in low vegetation. 

The Song Sparrow is a medium sized sparrow and is mostly brown and grey. It has bold streaking on its white chest and a reddish brown cap and a brown streak through its eye.

Top two photos taken in Abbotsford, B.C. in October 2013 and the bottom photo was taken at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in March 2013. The photo second from the bottom was taken at Piper Spit, Burnaby Lake, Burnaby, B.C. in May 2015.