Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia
Aves > Passeriformes > Passerellidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Singammer |
| English | Song Sparrow |
| French | Bruant chanteur |
| Spanish | Gorrión melódico |
Description
A small, abundant bird seen in all parks around Montreal. It migrates South during the winter. It's name derives of its male's beautiful repertoire of songs to attract females and to defend territory.
How to Identify
To identify, I look for a dark brown spot in the middle of the breast surrounded by light grey feathers; the long tail and the dark stripe over the eyes.
Where When to Spot
Except winter all seasons, along rivers, ponds and pathways. Usually looking for food on the ground within dense bush vegetation but exposed on top of a bush while performing its song.
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Observations
| 2022-10-01 | Jardin Botanique de Montréal |
| 2022-07-30 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2022-05-08 | Champ des Possibles |
| 2022-04-30 | Parc des Rapides |
| 2022-04-22 | Parc Bernard-Landry |
| 2022-04-15 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |
| 2021-08-17 | Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park |
| 2021-05-19 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2020-09-12 | Parc Bernard-Landry |
| 2020-06-07 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |