White-throated sparrows are aptly named, but are intolerant of birds that look just like them. Minneapolis. 22°F. eEdition. Minnesota News You Can Use. The Latest. 21 minutes ago.

There are other sparrows with white throats out there, but they aren’t common at bird feeders. For no particular reason, I started watching white-throated sparrows more carefully this winter.

Sep 04, 2014 — Dr. Curt Stager describes the differences between two variations of the white-throated sparrow; the white-striped form and the tan-striped form. Though the birds are from the same ...

This woodland sparrow of the East frequents feeders or feeds along woodland edges, darting for cover if disturbed. It may reemerge in response to pishing and can occur in large flocks (up to 150 ...

If you are like me, every time I look out the window it seems like the ground under my bird feeders appears to be moving. The entire area seems to be alive with little brown birds. Each one of thes… ...

Once north winds blow birds from their breeding grounds into more southerly climes for the winter, white-throated sparrows populate most area yards.

The sudden appearance of white-throated sparrows in fields and forests is a sure sign of approaching winter. These birds will sojourn with us for the next six months or so.

Bird of the Month Name: White-throated sparrow ( Zonorichia albicollis ). Description : 6 to 7 inches long. They are brown above and gray below with a sharply defined white throat patch and a d… ...

Those who think sparrows are boring little birds haven't gotten a good look at a white-throated sparrow. The seven-inch birds carry distinctive markings, including their namesake white throat ...

One of the most common winter sparrows, the white-crowned typically occurs in flocks, which may involve more than 100 birds. They feed in short grass or open areas adjacent to woodlands, hedgerows ...