Field Sparrow (Noun)
Meaning
Common North American finch of brushy pasturelands.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The field sparrow's sweet song is a common sound in open meadows across the eastern United States.
- The male field sparrow, with its streaked breast and chestnut cap, sings a loud and complex melody.
- The field sparrow breeds in fields, backyards, and parks, building a cup-shaped nest low to the ground.
- Birdwatchers may see field sparrows along fences, brush piles, or hedges as they scan the horizon for potential predators.
- As autumn sets in, the field sparrow begins to forage on seeds from goldenrod and sunflowers.