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Savannah Sparrow in New Jersey

Passerculus sandwichensis — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months

About Savannah Sparrow in New Jersey

Savannah Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

In New Jersey, 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 — Savannah Sparrow in New Jersey

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 Savannah Sparrow in New Jersey

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 New Jersey

Birds you might also encounter in New Jersey.

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

Savannah Sparrow in other states

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Savannah Sparrow in New Jersey: Quick Facts

The Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) is a common bird in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Newark and throughout New Jersey, knowing the seasonal patterns of Savannah 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 New Jersey using the related birds section.