American tree sparrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids American tree sparrow |
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Spizelloides
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arborea
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Spizella monticola |
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The American tree sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) is a cool bird. It's also known as the winter sparrow. This medium-sized bird is a type of New World sparrow. Scientists recently decided it belongs in its own special group, or genus.
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Discover the American Tree Sparrow
What Does the American Tree Sparrow Look Like?
These sparrows are about 5.5 inches (14 cm) long. They weigh between 0.5 and 1.0 ounce (13-28 g). Their wings can spread about 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide.
Adult American tree sparrows have a reddish-brown cap on their head. Their chest and belly are grey. You might see a small dark spot in the middle of their chest. Their back is reddish-brown with lighter stripes. Their wings are brown with two white bars. They have a thin tail. Their face is grey with a reddish-brown stripe through each eye. The sides of their body have light brown patches. They look a bit like the chipping sparrow.
Where Does the American Tree Sparrow Live?
These birds build their nests in the tundra. This is a cold, treeless area. They also live in the northern parts of the boreal forest. This forest is found in Alaska and northern Canada. They build their nests on the ground.
Does the American Tree Sparrow Migrate?
Yes, these birds migrate. They fly south for the winter. They spend the colder months in southern Canada and the United States. When American tree sparrows arrive, dark-eyed juncos are often moving south too.
What Does the American Tree Sparrow Eat?
American tree sparrows look for food on the ground. They also search in low bushes. When they are not nesting, they often feed in large groups. They mainly eat seeds. They also enjoy insects and some berries. You might see them at bird feeders. They often visit feeders with dark-eyed juncos.
What Does the American Tree Sparrow Sound Like?
The song of this bird is very sweet. It's a high, warbling sound. The song goes down in pitch. It becomes a bit buzzy near the end.
Images for kids
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An American tree sparrow in Central Park
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See also
In Spanish: Chingolo arbóreo para niños
