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Worthen's Sparrow
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Brush, grassland, feeders.
Diet: Seeds, insects.
Best time to spot: Scratches in leaf litter.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Worthen's Sparrow sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the new world sparrows family.
Recent US sightings
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- Black-chinned SparrowUncommon · Brush
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- Abert's TowheeUncommon · Brush
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