Chipping Sparrow
(Spizella passerina)
These nongame birds inhabit all elevations. During migration they occur in flocks, particularly in sage- brush ecosystems. Their population trend is unknown. Their breeding season occurs from March through August.
Nests are hair-lined cups located in trees or shrubs. These sparrows will sometimes raise two broods. The incubation period lasts 11-14 days followed by an 8-12 day fledging period. Chipping sparrows forage for seeds, insects, and fruit on the ground.