Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
About the Chipping Sparrow
The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) is a species of American sparrow, a passerine bird in the family Emberizidae. It is widespread, fairly tame, and common across most of its North American range. There are two subspecies, the eastern chipping sparrow and the western chipping sparrow. 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. It molts...
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 130,947 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Chipping Sparrow?
The scientific name of the Chipping Sparrow is Spizella passerina.
How many Chipping Sparrow sightings have been recorded?
130,947 observations of the Chipping Sparrow have been recorded on iNaturalist.
