An American Tree Sparrow Visits the Backyard in Western Maine

The American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), is a plump and medium-sized sparrow also known as a winter sparrow. Field markings include a rusty-colored cap and eyeline on a gray head and brown wings with white bars. The beak is small and the upper part is dark and the lower part is yellow. The breast is a gray to buff color with a distinctive dark spot in the middle. These sparrows are frequent visitors to backyards and feeders during the winter months. This particular American Tree Sparrow took a break from its search for food, to play in the snow.

An American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Standing In A Pile Of Snow During The Winter

An American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Standing In The Snow On A Sunny Day

An American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Standing In A Pile Of Snow On A Wooden Post In The Backyard

An American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Standing In A Pile Of Snow During The Winter On A Bright And Sunny Day

An American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Playing In The Snow During The Winter In Western Maine

An American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Looking For Seed In The Snow Under The Bird Feeder