Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Common statewide in North Carolina, especially so in winter.
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Chatham Co., NC 11/13/2005

Variable plumage but note streaky breast (often with dark central spot), stripes on head, and long rounded tail
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Dare Co., NC 5/24/2006

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