American Tree Sparrow
Description: Very similar in appearance to the Chipping sparrow. Tree sparrows are slightly larger and have a yellow lower bill and a dark spot on their chest, both of which is absent in the Chipping sparrow. Males and females are alike.
Nest: Does not nest in New York.
Diet: Seeds, they regularly frequent feeders and take mainly millet, sunflower seed and occasionally suet. They also scratch leaves and grass in search of weed seeds in early spring and fall. Tree seeds such as alder and birch are eaten as well. The noise made by these birds while scratching in the leaf litter can suggest a larger animal.
Habitat: These birds are most frequently seen in hedgerows, meadow edges, and open forests. They only appear in our area in fall, winter and early spring, usually the last migrants departing in May. They are commonly seen foraging with other sparrows.
Nest: Does not nest in New York.
Diet: Seeds, they regularly frequent feeders and take mainly millet, sunflower seed and occasionally suet. They also scratch leaves and grass in search of weed seeds in early spring and fall. Tree seeds such as alder and birch are eaten as well. The noise made by these birds while scratching in the leaf litter can suggest a larger animal.
Habitat: These birds are most frequently seen in hedgerows, meadow edges, and open forests. They only appear in our area in fall, winter and early spring, usually the last migrants departing in May. They are commonly seen foraging with other sparrows.