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White Throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
33.153, -97.0191
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:
Wildlife habitat yard on Lake Lewisville.
Notes:
Individuals almost always mate with a bird of the opposite morph. Males of both color types prefer females with white stripes,and both kinds of females prefer tan-striped males.
It comes in two color forms: white-crowned and tan-crowned. The two color forms are determined by genetic differences, and are unique among birds.
Reference Links:
White-throated Sparrow
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PublishedMarch 14, 2013
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