AnAge entry for Melospiza melodia

Classification (HAGRID: 00723)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Passeriformes
                Family: Emberizidae
                    Genus: Melospiza
Species: Melospiza melodia
Common name: Song sparrow
Synonyms: Zonotrichia melodia, Fringilla melodia

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

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[0445] The Birds of North America Online