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Birds
A trim rusty-capped sparrow of lawns and conifers with a dry mechanical trill.
Field facts
HabitatYards, pine plantings, open woods
RangeStatewide
When to lookApril to October
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesField sparrow — pink bill, plain face
Field note: Its nest is so thin you can often see the eggs from below.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Avoid trimming ornamental conifers in May and June.
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