vesper sparrow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vesper sparrow
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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His song is most noticeable after sundown, when other birds are silent; for which reason he has been aptly called the vesper sparrow.
From Wake-Robin by Burroughs, John
The vesper sparrow has only peace and gentleness in its strain.
From Birds and Poets : with Other Papers by Burroughs, John
As they fly up, they show two or three white quills in the tail, like the vesper sparrow.
From Wake-Robin by Burroughs, John
Once more to the frost-bound valley Comes April with rain in her jar; I can hear the vesper sparrow Under the silver star.
From More Songs From Vagabondia by Carman, Bliss
The vesper sparrow, the veery, and a host of other friends were singing about the hotel and along the roadside, but we heeded them not.
From The Foot-path Way by Torrey, Bradford
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