West · Pacific Flyway

Field Sparrow in Washington

Spizella pusillaTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Field Sparrow in Washington

Field Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

In Washington, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Field Sparrow in Washington

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

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Field Sparrow in Washington

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

Other birds in Washington

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Field Sparrow in Washington: Quick Facts

The Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) is an uncommon bird in Washington. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Washington are April, May, September, October. For birders in Seattle and throughout Washington, knowing the seasonal patterns of Field Sparrow can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

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