Jun 29

Bird of the day

Nelson's sparrow

Ammodramus nelsoni

Nelson's sparrow (Ammospiza nelsoni) is a small New World sparrow.

Measurements:

Length: 4.3–5.1 in (11–13 cm)

Weight: 0.6–0.7 oz (17–21 g)

Wingspan: 6.5–7.9 in (16.5–20 cm)

Adults have brownish upperparts with gray on the crown and nape, a cream-colored breast with light or indistinct streaking and a white throat and belly; they have an orange face with gray cheeks and a short pointed tail.

Aliases

Ammodramus nelsoni, Nelson's sharp-tailed sparrow

Range

Range map of Nelson's sparrow