Swamp Sparrow

About the Swamp Sparrow

The Swamp Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow commonly found in marshes, wetlands, and brushy areas near water. It has a rich reddish-brown cap, gray face, and warm brown back streaked with darker lines. Often heard before it is seen, it moves low through cattails and dense vegetation.

Fun Facts

• Marsh Specialist: Swamp Sparrows prefer wet habitats like marshes and bogs.
• Reddish Cap: The warm chestnut crown is one of its most noticeable field marks.
• Buzzing Song: Its song is a simple, steady trill that carries across wetlands in spring.
• Seed and Insect Eater: They feed on insects during breeding season and switch to more seeds in fall and winter.