No period published by Québec.ca
Québec.ca publishes no hunting or trapping period for this species. Check the official regulations.
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The fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a large New World sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Passerella, although some authors split the species into four (see below).
Description
Adults are among the largest New World sparrows, heavily spotted and streaked underneath. All feature a messy central breast spot though this is less noticeable on the thick billed and slate-colored varieties. Plumage varies markedly from one group to another. Measurements: Length: 15–19 cm (5.9–7.5 in) Wingspan: 26.7–29 cm (10.5–11.4 in) Weight: 26–44 g (0.92–1.55 oz)
Text from Wikipedia — Fox sparrow, revision 1354807647, CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-09-04. Encyclopedic text reused under CC BY-SA 4.0. Sentences about hunting or regulation are removed: on this site, the rule comes from Québec.ca.
Other names
French
English
Presence in Quebec
- Origin
- Indigène
- Occurrence
- Régulier
- Population status
- Reproducteur
- Certainty
- Confirmé
Conservation
Québec.ca
Official periods
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published (retrieved 2026-08-30).
Regulations change. Always check Québec.ca before hunting or trapping.
Where this data comes from
This species is listed in an official government dataset. The identification and status shown in the data sheet are reproduced from it.
Source: List of Quebec’s vertebrate wildlife (LFVQ) — Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs. File LFVQ_25_03_2026.csv, retrieved 2026-08-30 · CC BY 4.0.
Measurements, habitat, diet and reproduction are not shown: no official source is attached to them yet.