Field Sparrow
Field Sparrow Information
Length: 5 - 5.75"
Habitat: Woodland edges, overgrown fields, brushy burned-over areas, other open areas with scattered shrubs or small trees.
Diet: Weed seeds, grass seeds, insects, spiders.
Songs and calls of the Field Sparrow
Identification tips for the Field SparrowAdditional Information
Field SparrowHabitat, diet, feeding behavior, nesting, migration, and conservation status of this bird. Includes range map, photos, and songs and calls. (From Audubon Field Guide)
Field Sparrow
By Jim Hudgins/USFWS
Breeding Bird Survey Map,
2011-2015
(Image credit: USGS)
Range in New England
In this region, the Field Sparrow breeds in far southern Maine, in New Hampshire, and in Vermont.
In New England, this sparrow
is found during the winter in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Winter Map from eBird
Sightings of the Field Sparrow
during Dec-Feb over the past 10 years
(2009-2019)