American Tree Sparrow (Spizella arborea)
 
Status in the Checklist Area - (5) - Accidental
     
 
Information

Breeds in arctic tundra but migrates south to winter in the southern provinces and United States. Winters annually in southern B.C. but is fairly rare.

Similar species:
All sparrows can be tricky. Lack of streaks on breast can help eliminate many of our common sparrows. Might suggest a juvenile White-crowned Sparrow but note facial pattern, bi-coloured bill, more prominant white wing-bars, black spot on breast and smaller size.

Sources:
Sibley, D. 2000
     
Noteworthy Data
 
Date
Location
Sources
Comments
15-Dec-2010 Agassiz J. Osterhold Two with flock of Golden-crowned Sparrows on Chaplin Road.
01-Dec-2010 Harrison Mills K. Stewart With a flock of Juncos at Eagle Point Community Park. Photos.
19-Nov-2010 Harrison Lake K.R. Jones One and sometimes two birds seen daily until Nov 23, 2010 at boat launch.
18-Dec-2008 Hope D & T Dal Bello Came to feeders until last sighting 28 Dec 2008.
21-Dec-2007 Agassiz K. Jones Three individuals recorded on Martin Road for Christmas Bird Count.
 
Photographs
           
             
                   
                   
                   
Audio and Video    
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