White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albocollis)

Photos by BarrytheBirder

Adult White-throated Sparrows have two colour morphs; white striped birds usually mate with tan-striped ones (see photo above).

White-throated Sparrows are large and distinctive and found  across central Canada and the eastern United States.   They are common and nest in brushy coniferous and mixed woodlands (very common in east, scarce in the west, and usually summer in northern forests).  They winter in woodland undergrowth, brush, and gardens.

They have a conspicuous and strongly outlined white throat, a mostly dark bill; dark crown stripes and eye line. Their broad eyebrows are yellow in front of eyes, and the remainder is either white or tan.   Upperparts are rusty brown, underparts grayish, occasionally with diffuse streaking.

The White-throated Sparrow's song is a thin whistle, generally two single notes followed by three triple notes: pure sweet Canada Canada Canada (often heard in winter).

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