Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Song Sparrow, a reference photo — Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Song Sparrow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passerellidae
Genus: Melospiza
Species: Melospiza melodia

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