Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia

Identification
This sparrow has streaked brown plumage and a central breast spot. Its song is varied and musical.

Location
Common statewide

Size
0.8 ounces

Diet
It feeds on seeds insects and fruits.

Habitat
It occurs in fields wetlands and suburbs.

Activity Period
Year round

Behavior
It is territorial and sings frequently. It is active year round.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring and summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been widespread in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It often nests near human structures.

Facts
It has one of the most variable songs among sparrows.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Seeds insects fruits | Fields wetlands suburbs | Statewide