The Bluebird, Finch Family, Fringula

The song sparrow, Finch family, Fringula Day Length, a little over six inches About the size of the English sparrow General appearance, small brown bird with grayish breast. Body heavily streaked with black A black spot in the center of breast And at each side of the throat Male and female, brown head with black streaks Tail long, brown, darkest in center Call note, chip, chip, sharp and metallic Song, a sweet cheerful strain With considerable variety in different individuals It usually consists of three notes that sound like C, C, C,. followed by a short trail Henry Van Dyke interprets the song as Sweet sweet sweet, very merry cheer Habitat, bushes