The Grasshopper Sparrow is a small, flat-headed grassland sparrow named for its insect-like, buzzy trill — one of the thinnest, highest-pitched songs in the bird world. Its golden-buff face and buffy breast separate it from other streaked sparrows. Populations have declined dramatically due to loss of native grasslands and intensive agriculture.
Best time to see a Grasshopper Sparrow
The best time to see a Grasshopper Sparrow is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,446 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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