Spherical White-throated Sparrow takes the prize at Wisconsin Fat Bird Week. The sparrow bounced Rotund Ruby-throated Hummingbird for the title.

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… ...

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.

The whistle was from a white-throated sparrow calling hopefully for a mate. What he didn't hear was the voice or laughter of his wife. For the first time, Gonser was at Cranberry Lake alone.

The "Spherical White-throated Sparrow" garnered 72% of votes in the final round while its opponent, the "Rotund Ruby-throated Hummingbird," received 28% of votes.

The white-throated sparrow traditionally sings a song with a three-note ending, but across North America, these birds have recently adopted a version ending with a repeated pattern of two notes.

The white-throated sparrow's song usually sounds like the word "Canada," repeated several times. Researchers say that this well-known bird song is changing.

The "Spherical White-throated Sparrow" won Wisconsin Fat Bird Week with 72% of the votes. The event, held from May 2-9, was a bracket-style tournament similar to March Madness.