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Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.5 cm
Weight
17.3 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.5 cm 4.9 in
Weight 17.3 g 0.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 9-11 days.

Clutch Size

1-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Passerellidae
Genus Melospiza
Species Melospiza georgiana

Distribution

Swamp Sparrow has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Swamp Sparrow endangered?
The Swamp Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Swamp Sparrow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 9-11 days.
How big is the Swamp Sparrow?
The Swamp Sparrow has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 17.3 g.
What order and family does the Swamp Sparrow belong to?
The Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.

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