Fox Sparrow
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Hedges (extreme vagrant).
Diet: Seeds.
Best time to spot: Rusty rump.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Recent UK sightings
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Similar birds
- Barbary Partridge · Hills (extreme vagrant)
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- Italian Sparrow · Around buildings (extreme vagrant)
- Lark Sparrow · Open ground (extreme vagrant)
- Lesser Goldfinch · Open ground (extreme vagrant)
Kit that helps
Bird ID starter kit. Affiliate links, tested picks, no extra cost to you.
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