About the Chipping Sparrow
The chipping sparrow is a species of New World sparrow, a passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It is widespread, fairly tame, and common across most of its North American range.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Spizella passerina |
| Species Codes | chispa, CHSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chipping Sparrow belong to?
The Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chipping Sparrow?
The chipping sparrow is a species of New World sparrow, a passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It is widespread, fairly tame, and common across most of its North American range....
Where can I report a Chipping Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Chipping Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chispa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
113,084
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