Henslow's Sparrow

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Uploaded by on Feb 6, 2010

The Henslow's Sparrow is an inconspicuous little brown bird that inhabits grassy meadows in the Midwest and portions of the East. It's song is an extremely high-pitched, metallic "tsi-di-lick" that reminds one of the chirp of a cricket. Described by Roger Tory Peterson as "one of the poorest vocal efforts of any bird," the song transforms into a delightful musical cascade when slowed down to about one-quarter speed.

© 2010 Lang Elliott & Bob McGuire
The Music of Nature
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  • Their so cute!

  • Not all that common anymore in Eastern Nebraska. I hear a dickcissel in the background as well.

  • "TSEE-slit!.....TSEE-slit!..."­

  • Aw, it's so pretty slowed down!

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