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Common Name

Harris's Sparrow

Alternate Names

Common Type

Sparrow

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Passerellidae

Genus

Zonotrichia

Species

querula

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Harris Sparrow Kansas 2, Harris Sparrow Kansas 1,

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Migratory and partially resident

Preferred Habitat

Coniferous forests, boreal forests adjacent scrubs

Distribution and Range

Breeds in north central Canada, winters in central U.S.

Food

Forages on the ground for seeds, berries, fruits, buds and blossoms plus insects and spiders

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Field Notes:

Breeding pairs establish a nest of around 5 acres. Males often group togethr to sing at dusk. Males with the largest dark bib have the highest dominance hierarchy.

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