About the Song Sparrow
The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Melospiza melodia |
| Species Codes | sonspa, SOSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Song Sparrow belong to?
The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Song Sparrow?
The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species....
Where can I report a Song Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Song Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sonspa, 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
246,266
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