1. I am Pooecetes gramineus, a species found throughout much of the northern half of the U.S. and in southern Canada during the summerm months.

2. Key identifciation marks include a buffy band across my breast and flanks, covered by fine dark streaking.

3. I mostly breed in the interior of the continent, although a very close relative is found along the coast.

4. The buffy color around my throat and my rusty crown distinguish me from other similar towhee species.

7. I am found in dry, brushy habitats of the southwestern United States.

8. I am found in the eastern two-thirds of the United States and scattered locations in the west, although my eastern populations have significantly declined in recent decades.

9. I am less gregarious than many  sparrows, usually either found singly or in mating pairs.

10. My dark face distinguishes me from other similar species.

11. I am a female of my species, and am less easily identified than my obvious male counterpart.

12. One of my favorite bird species.  Yeah, I know that doesn't help you much...

13. I am one of the most widely distributed breeding sparrows in North America, summering in much of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

14. I am a large chunky sparrow found in the interior of North America.

15. I am found in arid, semi-open habitats of the southwesten United States.

16. I am a widespread North American species with some plumage variation, but streaking on my flanks and yellow lores are universal identification marks. 

17. Two key components of the photo above...the dark spot in the middle of my chest, and the snow.

18. I am somtimes locally known as the "Rock Sparrow", given that I often hang around rocky, arid habitats in the southwestern U.S. and southern Plains.

19. In summer, I am found throughout much of Canada and Alaska.  In winter, I am found throughout much of the lower 48 states.

20. My unique, very strong facial pattern differentiates me from other sparrow species.