Types of Sparrows

Sparrow Species Types of Sparrows Black-throated Sparrow White Crowned Sparrow Golden Crowned Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Savannah Sparrow Swamp Sparrow House Sparrow Song Sparrow Fox Sparrow Oregon Junco Spotted Towhee Types of Birds

The family Emberizidae encompasses a variety of species commonly seen around the home and garden.

Sparrows, juncos, towhees, longspurs and Emberizid buntings fit into the family. Sparrows are perhaps the most well known members.

Sparrows are generally small, brown-bodied birds with streaked backs and conical bills. They feed on or near the ground but each species has its own habitat preferences. It is always fun to identify the sparrows in your yard.

The links in the box take you to pictures and descriptions of many common sparrows found in the United States.