Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This uncommon Fox Sparrow made a brief appearance during a rain storm this past winter. He posed on our Jasmine vine just for a ...

Don't shrink in fear. Zonotricia is a group of closely related sparrows-a genus, in science-speak. The Latin name refers to the pattern on their heads. Just pronounce the word the way it's written, Zo ...

Alas, however, the chipping sparrow is not always cooperative enough to allow a close inspection, and many chipping sparrow sightings must be logged as "sparrow species" or "little brown job." Ah! But ...

What Does a Fox Sparrow Look Like? Even a short visit from a fox sparrow — and that’s all we get most of the time — is a reason for birders to rejoice. These large sparrows are notable for their ...