Savannah Sparrow

grass

resident and winter visitor; forages on grass seeds throughout cool season

annual

seed foraging in fall and early winter in grassland habitats

grass

nesting cover in grassland habitat Apr-Jun

grass

primary seed diet for resident and wintering populations in grasslands

perennial herb

Fall and winter seed feeding

grass

Post-breeding season seed consumption Sep-Nov

grass

spring migration fuel source in coastal sage scrub habitats

grass

resident and migratory populations utilize grass seeds year-round; nesting habitat