Table of Contents
LBJs (Little Brown Jobs) and you
How to use this book (terminology)
A note to beginners
The quotes
Taxonomy
Classification of the birds in this book
Identification features
Sparrow & finch look-alikes
Seasonal status of sparrows & finches
Listing of 45 species each on a double page spread and illustrated with multiple photographs. The listing includes common and Latin species name, description, range map, graphic representation of the female's breast pattern, and identification prompts. - Eastern Towhee - American Tree Sparrow - Chipping Sparrow - Clay-colored Sparrow - Field Sparrow - Vesper Sparrow - Lark Sparrow - Savannah Sparrow - Grasshopper Sparrow - Henslow's Sparrow - Le Conte's Sparrow - Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow & Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow - Seaside Sparrow - Fox Sparrow - Song Sparrow - Lincoln's Sparrow - Swamp Sparrow - White-throated Sparrow - Harris's Sparrow - White-crowned Sparrow - Dark-eyed Junco - Junco Vagrants - Smith's Longspur - Lapland Longspur - Snow Bunting - Northern Cardinal - Rose-breasted Grosbeak - Blue Grosbeak - Indigo Bunting - Dickcissel - Pine Grosbeak - Purple Finch - House Finch - Red Crossbill - White-winged Crossbill - Common Redpoll - Hoary Redpoll - Pine Siskin - American Goldfinch - Evening Grosbeak - House Sparrow
What can I do to help sparrows & finches?
References
Cheat sheets
Index
Comparison charts of similar birds with chart to aid in differentiation, cross referenced to the species listings. - Sparrows with Rufous Crowns Comparison - Ammodramus Sparrow Comparison - Blue Grosbeak / Indigo Bunding Comparison - Purple / House Finch Comparison - Redpoll Comparison - Streaked Underparts Comparison - Unstreaked or Faintly Streaked Underpart Comparison
Author notes