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Fox Sparrow in Washington

Passerella iliaca — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Fox Sparrow in Washington

Fox Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Fox Sparrow in Washington

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 Fox Sparrow in Washington

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Other birds in Washington

Birds you might also encounter in Washington.

DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalisYear-round
SS
Song SparrowMelospiza melodiaYear-round
ST
Spotted TowheePipilo maculatusYear-round
CS
Chipping SparrowSpizella passerinaSummer visitor
WS
White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrysYear-round
AT
American Tree SparrowSpizelloides arboreaWinter visitor

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Fox Sparrow in Washington: Quick Facts

The Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a common 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.

For birders in Seattle and throughout Washington, knowing the seasonal patterns of Fox 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 Washington using the related birds section.