Fun Lincoln's Sparrow Facts For Kids
Lincoln's sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii, is a common breeder which can normally be spotted in North America. These birds, during migration, fly either to the west region or the central region of America, as far as New Mexico and Oregon.
The male of the species is known for his singing talent. The song is usually heard around during the breeding season.
Their song is sweet and similar to that of swamp sparrows. These sparrows' primary nesting habitats are sedge, willow, and alder. The singing song compatibility is also often related to the song sparrow, which is a sparrow species of the New World.
Lincoln's bird is a little sparrow with a beautiful and graceful appearance. Lincoln's bird has a round midsection and a round crest with beautiful crown plumage close to the eyes. According to the IUCN, these birds are of the Least Concern.
During the migration or winter season, they live alone, whereas, during the summer or breeding season, you may see them in a pair because these birds are monogamous by nature. Melospiza melodia and Melospiza georgiana are two similar species of the genus Melospiza.
These closely related species are members of the same family and exhibit almost identical behavior. The diet of these birds is insectivorous.