Clay-colored Sparrow

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The Clay-colored Sparrow is a small, pale sparrow found in North America, characterized by a distinct facial pattern including a pale median crown stripe and a brown auricular patch.

Where to spot

Breeds in the northern Great Plains of Canada and the U.S. Winters in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Found in open grasslands with scattered shrubs, regenerating clearcuts, and hedgerows.

How to spot

Look for it in open, bushy habitats. Note its pale, unstreaked belly and distinct facial pattern. Listen for its buzzy song.

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (late spring and summer) when males are singing. During migration (spring and autumn) they can be found in a wider range of habitats.

Where to spot

Breeds in the northern Great Plains of Canada and the U.S. Winters in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Found in open grasslands with scattered shrubs, regenerating clearcuts, and hedgerows.

How to spot

Look for it in open, bushy habitats. Note its pale, unstreaked belly and distinct facial pattern. Listen for its buzzy song.

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (late spring and summer) when males are singing. During migration (spring and autumn) they can be found in a wider range of habitats.