Seaside Sparrow
Ammospiza maritima
The Seaside Sparrow (Ammospiza maritima) is a uncommon new world sparrow found in 3 countries, weighing about 22 g. The seaside sparrow is a species of American sparrow.
About the Seaside Sparrow
The seaside sparrow is a species of American sparrow.
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How to identify it
Adults have brownish upperparts with gray on the crown and nape, and a grayish-buff-colored breast with dark streaks; they have a dark face with gray cheeks, a white throat, and a short, pointed tail. Birds show a small yellow streak just above the eye. A typical seaside sparrow lifespan in 8 to 9 years of maximum. The oldest record of seaside sparrow was an individual male which was at least 10 years old when recaptured and re-released during the banding operations in South Carolina.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in May. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Seaside Sparrow?
- Adults have brownish upperparts with gray on the crown and nape, and a grayish-buff-colored breast with dark streaks; they have a dark face with gray cheeks, a white throat, and a short, pointed tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Seaside Sparrow?
- The Seaside Sparrow is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Seaside Sparrow?
- The Seaside Sparrow occurs in 3 countries, including the United States.
- What birds look similar to a Seaside Sparrow?
- The Seaside Sparrow is most easily confused with the Nelson's Sparrow, the LeConte's Sparrow and the Saltmarsh Sparrow.
- Is the Seaside Sparrow endangered?
- The Seaside Sparrow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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