Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca)

From Great River and Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuges:

Named for the rich red hues that many fox sparrows wear, this species is nevertheless one of our most variable birds, with four main groups that can range from foxy red to gray to dark brown. Since they breed primarily in remote areas, many people see them in winter when the birds move into backyard thickets. (Excerpt from AllAboutBirds.org)

Photo: Fox sparrow by Jennie Townsend. 




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