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General Description: Vesper Sparrows (Pooecetes gramineus) are medium sized, sexually monomorphic, streak-breasted sparrows. They are light gray-brown above, light below, have white outer tail feathers, and have a bold white eyering. They also have a rusty patch on the shoulder, which is not often seen. The ear patch is dark and bordered with bold white lines below and behind. Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Emberizidae. Favored Habitat: Open desert with shrubs where they can run on the ground. Where to Find: Around Las Vegas, look for Vesper Sparrows during winter at Red Rock Canyon NCA, Corn Creek on the Desert National Wildlife Range, and the Duck Creek ponds. Comments: |
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Vesper Sparrows superficially resemble the more common Savannah Sparrow, but Vespers do not have a central spot on the breast, and they do not have a bold eyeline that is sometimes yellowish. |
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If you were a tasty seed or perhaps a little caterpillar, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Vesper Sparrow is light gray overall with a bold eyering |
 Notice white outer tail feathers, which are more easily seen in flight |
 Vesper Sparrow; note rusty shoulder |
 Vesper Sparrow; Wilcox, Arizona |
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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240125
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