Fox Sparrow

Size: 6-7.5”
Description: Mostly rust-brown above with a mix of rust and gray on the head, and heavy brownish splotches on the flanks and the center of the chest.
Migratory Status: Summer residents of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Habitat: Breed in riparian willow shrublands and meadows most commonly to 8,500 feet and occasionally 11,000 feet.
Diet: Forage on the ground and leaf litter, and eat mostly insects.

 

• Fox Sparrow (song)

  
  

  Fox Sparrow song recorded at the Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that a Wilson's Warbler and Yellow-rumped Warbler can also be heard in the recording.

  Credit / Author:

  J. Job

  Date created:

  10/14/2020

 

• Fox Sparrow (song)

  
  

  Fox Sparrow song recorded at the Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that a Wilson's Warbler and the buzz of a hummingbird flying by can also be heard in the background.

  Credit / Author:

  J. Job

  Date created:

  10/14/2020

 

• Fox Sparrow (song)

  
  

  Fox Sparrow song recorded at the Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and the buzz of a hummingbird can also be heard in the recording.

  Credit / Author:

  J. Job

  Date created:

  10/14/2020