vesper sparrow

vesper sparrow

n. A North American sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) having white markings on its outer tail feathers.

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[From its singing in the evening.]

Thesaurus

Noun

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vesper sparrow - common North American finch noted for its evening songPooecetes gramineus, grass finchNew World sparrow - sparrow-like North American finchesgenus Pooecetes, Pooecetes - a genus of Fringillidae