White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Physical Characteristics
Size
6.3-7.1 inches
Wingspan
7.9-9.1 inches
Weight
0.8-1 oz
Plumage
White throat, striped crown (white or tan), yellow lores, gray breast
Distinctive Features
White throat
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Brushy areas, woodland edges
🍽️ Diet
Seeds, insects
🦅 Behavior
Scratches on ground, two color morphs (white-striped and tan-striped)
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Migratory
🎵 Sounds
Old-Sam-Peabody-Peabody-Peabody
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
White-throated Sparrows have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 6.3-7.1 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a White-throated Sparrow sound like?
White-throated Sparrows make 'Old-Sam-Peabody-Peabody-Peabody'. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do White-throated Sparrows live?
White-throated Sparrows inhabit brushy areas, woodland edges. Migratory
What do White-throated Sparrows eat?
The diet of White-throated Sparrows consists primarily of seeds, insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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