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White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A small sparrow with pinkish legs, a bright yellow marking near the top of the beak, and a contrasting white throat, hence the common name and the scientific name, "albicollis," as in white throat.

Habitat:

Ground feeders often found taking shelter by twigs or in shrubbery.

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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you, Keith! I find them to be very interesting!

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Backyard birds of Northeastern USA
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013

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