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White-throated sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized sparrow with rust-brown striped upperparts, conspicuous white throat, and plain gray underparts. Head has black-and-white striped crown and yellow spots between eyes and bill. Short flights, alternates rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.

Habitat:

Riparian meadow along Lake Lewisville.

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White-throated Sparrow

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Comments (1)
katmc2020
A bit blurred but it's a very pretty bird! :•

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Lewisville Nature Finding of Texas
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2013

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