Savannah sparrows (Passerculus sandwichensis) are some of the most beautiful sparrows I’ve seen, with their yellow stripe over their eyes. They eat insects, and can be seen dining in the grass during spring and fall migration in New York City.

Savannah sparrow, northern Central Park, April 25, 2020

Savannah sparrow, northern Central Park, April 25, 2020

Savannah sparrow, Marine Park, Brooklyn, October 15, 2021

Savannah sparrow, Central Park, May 9, 2020

Savannah sparrow, Central Park, May 9, 2020

Savannah sparrow, northern Central Park, April 25, 2020

Savannah sparrow, northern Central Park, April 25, 2020