Fox Sparrow

Fox sparrow perched on a branch
Fox sparrow. Photo by Christina Brinza on Unsplash
AppearanceThe fox sparrow is a medium-sized bird about 7 1/2″ long with rusty-red color. It has a heavy streaking of rust color on its breast and tail. The head and back are shades of gray. The female looks like the male.
DietInsects and seeds.
Feeder FoodBlack-oil sunflower seed, hulled sunflower seed, nyjer, cracked corn, millet, and milo.
HabitatScrubby areas with thick vegetation.
NestingA cup-shaped nest. They have 2 broods/season with 2-4 pale green eggs with reddish spots, per brood. Incubation is for 12-14 days.

Range Map

Fox sparrow range map
Fox sparrow range map. Compliments of The Cornell Lab.

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