Photo of the Month: Tree Sparrow
03/31/2010
Sent in by Roy John, this photo of an American Tree Sparrow has the perfect light to capture the detail of this fine feathered friend.
The American Tree Sparrow, despite its common name, spends lots of time on the ground. It builds its nest at ground-level, often at the base of shrubs or scrubby growth, and it forages on the ground.
A common winter visitor in backyards across southern Canada feeding on seeds and berries, at this time of year the American Tree Sparrow is preparing to migrate further north, where it will primarily feed on insects throughout the summer.
Thanks for sharing this fantastic image, Roy!
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