Predation
Song sparrows are preyed upon by a number of small predators. As adults they are most likely to be preyed upon by Falconiformes. As nestlings they may be eaten by Serpentes, Procyon lotor, Mephitis mephitis, Felis silvestris, Mustela, and other small predators.
Song sparrows are alert and their brown, streaked coloration make them inconspicuous in the brushy habitats they occupy.
Anti-predator Adaptations: Cryptic
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