Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Sparrows
Uncommon
Year-Round
The Song Sparrow is an uncommon, year-round resident on campus in the CSUSB Preserve. It is a common, year-round breeding resident in southern California, with additional birds overwintering.High Count: 15, Average Count: 2-5The Song Sparrow can be identified by its gray and black streaked face and upperparts, brown crown, wings, and tail, and white underparts with heavy black streaking.