White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

The white-throated sparrow is a passerine bird of the New World sparrow family Passerellidae. It breeds in northern North America and winters in the southern United States.

Fun Fact

White-throated Sparrows exist in two color morphs—white-striped and tan-striped—and almost always pair with the opposite morph, a system maintained by chromosomal inversion.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to sub-optimal sites at times by competition.

Diet

Eat seeds, insects and berries, and are attracted to bird feeders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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