How to Attract Chipping Sparrows
Chipping sparrows are small, neat sparrows with a rusty cap, a black eye line, and a clean gray chest. They're common in summer across most of North America, often feeding in small groups on lawns and under feeders.
What they eat
Chipping sparrows eat small seeds and insects. White millet and sunflower hearts on the ground, a low platform, or a hopper are their favorites.
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They like short grass with scattered trees and shrubs, the kind of mix found in many yards and parks. They nest in small evergreens and shrubs, often at eye level.
Water helps
A shallow bird bath brings chipping sparrows in on hot days.
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When do chipping sparrows arrive?
In the North, usually in April. They stay all year in parts of the South.
What does a chipping sparrow sound like?
A long, dry trill on one note, a bit like a sewing machine.
Why do chipping sparrows look different in winter?
In winter their rusty cap turns brown and streaky, and they look much plainer.
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