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Spizella passerina commonly known as chipping sparrow is among the most common sparrows in North America. They are summer visitors here and can range as far north as Alaska. They are both winter and year-round residents of Central America and the southern states.

Fairly tame, this bird takes its name from the sharp chip call it makes as it hops and runs on the ground foraging for seeds and insects.  It takes flight in short, rapid bursts. 

Field marks include a rusty crown and a dark eye line. 

The female constructs a cup nest low to the ground in dense shrubs and is usually lined with animal hair.  This bird fledges two broods per year.  Both male and female feed the young. 

After brushing Blonde Dog it is common to observe mama gathering dog hair for her nest. 

 

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