Nelson's Sparrow - Ammodramus nelsoni

Length 4.3-5.1 in (10.9-13.0 cm)
Wingspan 7.9 in (20.1 cm)
Weight 0.7 oz (19.8 g)
Clutch Size 2-6
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA
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Nelson's Sparrow originally was lumped with the Saltmarsh Sparrow and was known as the Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow. They breed in marshes on the Atlantic coast of Canada, Maine, central Canada, north central U.S. They migrate to southeastern coasts of the United States. Diet is insects, spiders, snails and seeds.

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