
Their characteristic brown spotted chest and chocolate-brown head and back makes them easy to identify. Even if you haven’t seen a Fox Sparrow, you’ve probably heard one. Their calls consist of short, high pitched “cheeps”–this is the noise you’ll hear if you’re getting too close to a Fox Sparrow nest! Because these birds feed on the ground, they can be particularly vulnerable to house cats. So if you see a Fox Sparrow take up residence in your yard, keep an eye on kitty!
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Sources: allaboutbirds.org