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Chipping Sparrow in Massachusetts

Spizella passerina — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months

About Chipping Sparrow in Massachusetts

Chipping Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

In Massachusetts, this species is classified as common. It visits during the breeding season, typically spring through summer. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, June, July, August, September. Peak activity occurs in May, June, July, August.

Monthly Activity — Chipping Sparrow in Massachusetts

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyPasserellidae
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Best Time to See Chipping Sparrow in Massachusetts

January
Low
February
Low
March
Low
April
Active
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Active
October
Low
November
Low
December
Low

Other birds in Massachusetts

Birds you might also encounter in Massachusetts.

DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalisWinter visitor
SS
Song SparrowMelospiza melodiaYear-round
DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis
AR
American RobinTurdus migratorius
BC
Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus
NC
Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis

Chipping Sparrow in other states

MEMaineNHNew HampshireVTVermontCTConnecticutRIRhode IslandNYNew YorkNJNew JerseyPAPennsylvania

Chipping Sparrow in Massachusetts: Quick Facts

The Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) is a common bird in Massachusetts. It is classified as a summer breeder in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Massachusetts are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, knowing the seasonal patterns of Chipping Sparrow can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Massachusetts using the related birds section.