Black-throated Sparrow...

Photo by Johnathon Eckerson / Macaulery Library

Black-throated Sparrow (Amphiospiza bilineata)

I'm not sure why, but I have recently become attracted to the Black-throated Sparrow.  I have never seen one myself but its portrayed appearance is very appealing to me.  The black lores and triangular black patch on the throat and breast contrast distinctly with the white eyebrow, white whisker stripe and white underparts.

I have never seen one because I live in southern Ontario, just north of Toronto, and the White-throated Sparrow is native to the south-western U.S.A and Mexico.   It is fairly common in desert locales, especially on rocky slopes; and is casual to the eastern U.S.A. in fall and winter.

I am familiar with a few types of sparrows, but they are generally not  outstandingly noticeable creatures.   The White-throated Sparrow certainly seems to be quite noticeable to me.   I envy anyone who sees them regularly and would love to photograph them.

Please comment if you wish.

BarrytheBirder