Chipping sparrow

Spizella passerina

The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) is a species of New World sparrow, a passerine bird in the family Passerellidae.

Family: Passerellidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Chipping sparrow

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.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyPasserellidae
GenusSpizella
SpeciesSpizella passerina

Range & Habitat

Range map of Chipping sparrow

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Related Species

Other species in the Passerellidae family: