Length: 6.25 inches | Wingspan: 9.5 inches | Seasonality: Winter/Migrant |
ID Keys: Rufous cap and eye stripe, two-toned bill, dark spot in center of breast, two white wing-bars |
A cold weather sparrow
seen in winter or in migration in South Dakota. American Tree Sparrows
nest in northern Canada and Alaska, farther north than any of their close
relatives. Often seen at residential feeders in the winter, often in
conjunction with Juncos or other birds.
2) WhatBird - American Tree Sparrow
3) Audubon Guide - American Tree Sparrow
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South Dakota Status: Common winter visitor throughout the state. |