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
Vesper Sparrow
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: VESP (1)
Bruant vespéral
Pooecetes gramineus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Sparrows
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.25" 15.9cm | 10" 25.4cm | 1oz 28.4g | Passerellidae | Pooecetes gramineus |
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The Vesper Sparrow gets its name from the fact that it sings at dusk, just before nightfall. This sparrow can be identified by its white eyerings and rufous-coloured wing patches. Another indication of this bird's id is the two outer white tail feathers or rectices. This is more obvious when the bird is in flight.
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.