Fox Sparrow Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Fox Sparrow range

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca - Common in dense coniferous thickets and deciduous brush. It is recognized by it heavily streaked underparts. It has a central breast spot. It feeds by scratching, towhee fashion, with both feet. Western Fox Sparrows are a deep chocolate or dark gray-brown, almost devoid of head and black markings. Song is a loud and clear, starting with characteristic slurred whistles.

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