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Birds
A streaky sparrow with a central breast spot, singing from wet field edges most of the year.
Field facts
HabitatDamp thickets, ditches, gardens
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesSavannah sparrow — yellow lores, Lincoln's sparrow — buffy and finer streaked
Field note: Each male sings a handful of tunes he learned as a nestling.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Ditch and stream edges are prime habitat — avoid mowing them flat.
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