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The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is North America's most diverse and widespread sparrow. Found in every US state and Canadian province, most populations are partially or completely migratory. Highly variable in size and plumage, 25 subspecies are currently recognized. During winter birds from our northern interior migrate south to southern-most United States or extreme northern Mexico. Their common name likely refers to the fact that they are one of the few sparrows that sings throughout the year. Listen to the song of the Song Sparrow: