The Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) is native to North America. Its geographical distribution spans from Canada to Mexico depending on the season. During the breeding season, it is found across most of Canada and the continental United States, with southern populations migrating to Mexico and the southern United States for the winter.

The Chipping Sparrow typically inhabits open woodlands, gardens, and parks. It prefers areas with scattered trees and shrubs, and is often found in coniferous or mixed forests during the breeding season. The climate in these regions can vary from temperate to boreal, but they generally prefer areas with drier, well-drained soils.

The Chipping Sparrow occupies an ecological niche as an insectivore and seed-eater. It feeds on a variety of insects and seeds, which it often finds on the ground or within low vegetation. They play a role in controlling insect populations and seed dispersal. In suburban or urban areas, they adapt well to human-modified landscapes such as parks and gardens.