The Saltmarsh Sparrow is an Atlantic Coast saltmarsh specialist that is one of North America's most threatened birds due to sea level rise flooding its low-marsh nesting habitat. It has an unusual mating system in which males mate with multiple females and provide no parental care. The orange-buff face and breast with fine black streaking are distinctive.
Best time to see a Saltmarsh Sparrow
The best time to see a Saltmarsh Sparrow is May–August, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,415 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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