Bachman's sparrow

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Bach·man's sparrow | \ ˈbäkmənz-\

variants: or less commonly Bachman sparrow \ -ən- \

Definition of Bachman's sparrow

: a sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis bachmani) of the central and southern U.S. that is reddish brown above and white below with the breast and sides washed with warm light brown

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