Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca)

The Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a robust and elusive bird known for its striking grey and brown plumage, often spotted foraging on the ground. Despite its widespread presence, it is a rare sight around Montreal, making each encounter a unique experience for bird enthusiasts.

🇫🇷	Bruant fauve
🇩🇪	Fuchsammer
🇲🇽	Chingolo zorruno

Taxonomy

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Passerellidae

ID and Whereabouts

Fox Sparrows exhibit a distinctive pattern of grey, brown, and white plumage. Notably, this species features grey eyebrows and brown and grey stripes on the head.

Although it is said to be a common bird, I have only seen it once, near a feeder in Victoriaville, Quebec.

Characteristics

Length	15–19cm
Weight	26–44g
Wingspan	26.7–29cm
Clutch Size	2-5 eggs
Incubation	12-14 days
Fledging	9-11 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year

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📖 For more information about this species: Wikipedia Page