Song Sparrow — size comparison

The song sparrow uses varied habitats with low dense vegetation, including wetlands, scrub, gardens and forest margins. It feeds near ground level on seeds and

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

ok. 14,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
12–53 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
051015
Song SparrowTotal lengthapprox. 14.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Song Sparrow — size comparison — facts and sources

The song sparrow uses varied habitats with low dense vegetation, including wetlands, scrub, gardens and forest margins. It feeds near ground level on seeds and invertebrates.

Males sing from exposed branches or other points above scrub. Several song versions may be used with neighbours and in territory defence.

Measurement sources