song sparrow

song sparrow

n. A widespread North American sparrow (Melospiza melodia) having streaked brownish plumage and noted for its melodious song.

song sparrow

n (Animals) a common North American finch, Melospiza melodia, having brown-and-white plumage and a melodious song

song′ spar`row

n. a common North American sparrow, Melospiza melodia, that nests in brush and high grass. [1800–10, Amer.]

Thesaurus

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song sparrow - small songbird common in North AmericaMelospiza melodiaNew World sparrow - sparrow-like North American finchesgenus Melospiza, Melospiza - American song sparrow and swamp sparrow