song sparrow


song sparrow

noun

Definition of SONG SPARROW

: a North American sparrow (Melospiza melodia of the family Emberizidae) that is brownish above and white below with brownish streaks on the breast and that has a melodious song

First Known Use of SONG SPARROW

1810

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