Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Named for its voice twice over — both halves of its scientific name Melospiza melodia mean 'song' — yet each region sings its own local dialect.
Melospiza = Greek melos 'song' + spiza 'finch'; melodia means 'melody.'
Melospiza melodia
Named for its voice twice over — both halves of its scientific name Melospiza melodia mean 'song' — yet each region sings its own local dialect.
Melospiza = Greek melos 'song' + spiza 'finch'; melodia means 'melody.'