Swamp Sparrow (IMAGE)

Duke University

Swamp Sparrow

Caption

Upon hearing the song of another male in his territory, a male swamp sparrow vigorously waves one wing at a time as a warning signal to ward off a potential intruder.

Credit

Photo by Robert Lachlan.

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