About the Swamp Sparrow
The swamp sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow related to the song sparrow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Melospiza georgiana |
| Species Codes | swaspa, SWSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swamp Sparrow belong to?
The Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swamp Sparrow?
The swamp sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow related to the song sparrow....
Where can I report a Swamp Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Swamp Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swaspa, 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
29,219
iNat Observations
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