Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 1,620,493 times across 64 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 10°C (typically 3 to 20°C, from 33 areas). That range is wide, so temperature alone does not explain when it turns up.
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 5 January 2026 | 5 October 2026 | 13 July 2026 | 33 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.