Grasshopper sparrow

Description

These small sparrows measure 10–14 cm (3.9–5.5 in) in length,span about 17.5 cm (6.9 in) across the wings and weigh from 13.8 to 28.4 g (0.49 to 1.00 oz),with an average of 17 g (0.60 oz).Adults have upperparts streaked with brown,grey,black and white;they have a light brown breast,a white belly and a short brown tail.Their face is light brown with an eye ring and a dark brown crown with a central narrow light stripe.There are regional variations in the appearance of this bird.