New World Sparrows - Bruants

Sparrows, also known as "little brown jobs", are one of the most numerous bird species (47) in North America. Not all members of the North American sparrow family have sparrow in their name (such as juncos, towhees and some types of buntings).

Most times, they are very hard to find, but they can sometimes be seen skulking in the grasses, marshes or undergrowths. For many birders, they can be challenging to identify. All sparrows are small birds with active personalities, and their elusive behavior can make it difficult to watch them long enough for a positive identification. Each sparrow does, however, have distinctive field marks that can make it easier to tell them apart.

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In ancient Greek mythology, sparrows were considered a symbol of love. The sparrow was the sacred bird of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and symbolised true love and spiritual connection