North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Lincoln's Sparrow
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: LISP (1)
Bruant de Lincoln
Melospiza lincolnii
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| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.75" 14.6cm | 7.5" 19.1cm | 0.6oz 17g | Passerellidae | Melospiza lincolnii |
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The Lincoln's Sparrow is a shy bird, and most times, it is a challenge to observe it. It is very similar in appearance to the Song Sparrow, but once one has seen a few of them, it becomes easier to distinguish the two. It gives a sharp chirp when it is alarmed or when it is defending its territory. It is seen mostly around marshes and meadows.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.