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Field Sparrow in Pennsylvania

Spizella pusilla — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Field Sparrow in Pennsylvania

Field Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

In Pennsylvania, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Field Sparrow in Pennsylvania

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 Field Sparrow in Pennsylvania

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Other birds in Pennsylvania

Birds you might also encounter in Pennsylvania.

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

Field Sparrow in other states

MEMaineNHNew HampshireVTVermontMAMassachusettsCTConnecticutRIRhode IslandNYNew YorkNJNew Jersey

Field Sparrow in Pennsylvania: Quick Facts

The Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) is a common bird in Pennsylvania. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania, knowing the seasonal patterns of Field 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 Pennsylvania using the related birds section.