Editing Song sparrow (section)

===Eastern group===
Small, brownish, long-winged forms with strong black streaks.
* ''Melospiza melodia melodia'' <small>(Wilson, 1810)</small>. The [[nominate subspecies]]. Eastern half of North American range except coastal areas south from [[New York State]]. In winter, they migrate southeastwards. Very contrasting, very light with black streaks below, and gray margins to back feathers. This population includes the forms named as ''M. m. juddi'' <small>Bishop, 1896</small>; ''M. m. acadica'' <small>Thayer and Bangs, 1914</small>; ''M. m. beata'' <small>(''non'' Bangs) Todd, 1930</small>; ''M. m. euphonia'' <small>Wetmore, 1936</small>; ''M. m. callima'' <small>Oberholser, 1974</small>; and ''M. m. melanchra'' <small>Oberholser, 1974</small>.
* ''Melospiza melodia atlantica'' <small>Todd, 1924</small>. Inhabits the Atlantic Coast sand dunes and salt marshes from New York State southwards. Differs from nominate by a gray back. Includes ''M. m. rossignolii'' <small>Bailey, 1936</small>.
* ''Melospiza melodia montana'' <small>Henshaw, 1884</small>. The subspecies west of ''melodia'' to the [[Rocky Mountains]]. Some birds from the northern part of its range migrate to north-west Mexico in winter. Similar to nominate, but larger, duller coloration and more slender bill. Includes ''M. m. fisherella'' <small>Oberholser, 1911</small>.