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White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) - Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies - 2017-05-13
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) - 2017-05-13

White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

The White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) is a small, striking bird known for its distinctive white throat and two unique morphs, which exhibit intriguing mating behaviors by pairing only with the opposite morph. This adaptable species thrives in dense vegetation, feeding on seeds, insects, and berries, and migrates southward during the winter months.

🇫🇷Bruant à gorge blanche
🇩🇪Weißkehlammer
🇲🇽Chingolo gorgiblanco

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPasserellidae

ID and Whereabouts

The White-throated Sparrow is named for its distinctive white throat. Look for a yellow stripe above the eye, followed by a black stripe, and a white stripe in the middle of the head. The other morph has head stripes that are more brownish.

The White-throated Sparrow can be observed throughout the spring, summer, and autumn. While most individuals migrate south for the winter, there have been occasional sightings, such as a lone sparrow observed at a feeder in Park Mont-Royal during the winter months.

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Jardin Botanique de Montréal - - - x
Parc Angrignon x - - -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - - -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Parc des Rapides x - - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length15-19cm
Weight22-32g
Wingspan23cm
Clutch Size1-6 eggs
Incubation11-14 days
Fledging7-12 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Explore More

📖 For more information about this species: Wikipedia Page

Captured Moments

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