Chipping sparrow
Spizella passerina
The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) is a species of New World sparrow, a passerine bird in the family Passerellidae.
About the Chipping sparrow
The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) 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. The chipping sparrow has five subspecies. This bird is a partial migrant with northerly populations flying southwards in the fall to overwinter in Mexico and the southern United States, and flying northward again in spring.
Fun Facts About Chipping sparrow
- The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) 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.
Conservation Status
The Chipping sparrow is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Spizella |
| Species | Spizella passerina |
Range & Habitat
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