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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina - Common on lawns or sparse grass under scattered trees. In winter it flocks with other sparrows in hedgerows and weedy fields. Black bill and very white-eye stripe separate spring adults from other rusty-capped sparrows. Song is of rapid chips, 5-9/min.

Date of Arrival - Average 4-14 - Early 4-8 - Late 4-24