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White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

There are two adult plumage variations known as the tan-striped and white-striped forms. On the white-striped form the crown is black with a white central stripe. The supercilium is white as well. The auriculars are gray with the upper edge forming a black eye line.

On the tan form, the crown is dark brown with a tan central stripe. The supercilium is tan as well. The auriculars are gray/light brown with the upper edge forming a brown eye line. Both variations feature dark eyes, a white throat, yellow lores and gray bill. There is variation and some individuals may show dark lateral stripes of each side of the throat.

Habitat:

In winter, it migrates to the southern and eastern United States. It stays year round in the Atlantic provinces of Canada.

Notes:

This bird was so skittish!

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