Savannah Sparrow

The persistent buzzy song of the Savannah Sparrow has been described as “trying to start a tiny motor.” The name “savannah” gives us a clue as to where to find this sparrow. In spring, they wing their way north to open agricultural fields, meadows, coastal grasslands, and even tundra to breed and raise young. Also listen for the Savannah Sparrow in open, unmowed sections of city parks. Listen to more songs at the Macaulay Library. Watch a video of this bird on YouTube.

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