Appearance | The 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. |
Diet | Insects and seeds. |
Feeder Food | Black-oil sunflower seed, hulled sunflower seed, nyjer, cracked corn, millet, and milo. |
Habitat | Scrubby areas with thick vegetation. |
Nesting | A 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. |
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