Chipping Sparrow has one of the most widespread ranges of all North American sparrows. In breeding plumage it is unmistakable with its bright rufous crown and crisp black eye line, although in winter it can be difficult to distinguish from Clay-colored Sparrow, its close relative.
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Chipping Sparrow
Mansfield, MA
June 6, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Mansfield, MA
June 6, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 4, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Ash Canyon B&B, Hereford, Cochise County, AZ
April 27, 2018 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Big Bend NP, TX
May 2, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 3, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow – first winter (note gray rump)
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 23, 2015 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Madera Canyon, AZ
May 3, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Southington, CT
August 8, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Chipping Sparrow
Bauer Park, Madison, CT
October 3, 2017 ©John Schwarz
