White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

WTSP

Code 6

ZONALB

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown when immature, becoming reddish brown in adults.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Striped, Eyering, Unique pattern, Malar or malar stripe, Eyebrow
Crown Color: Black and white stripes.
Forehead Color: Black, white and yellow stripes.
Nape Color: Black and white stapes.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 16-19 cm (6.25-7.5 in)
Weight: 26 g (0.9 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Gray
Underparts: Pale gray with gray breast.
Upperparts: Red-brown with brown streaking.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked, Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wingspan Range: 22-25 cm (8.75-10 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Notched Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark red-brown
Under Tail: Dark red-brown
Leg Color: Pink

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