A: Many of us used to think that the browner white-throated sparrows were females or juveniles, but it's now clear that there are two varieties of the same species.

Because of this selective breeding with the opposite morph, white-throated sparrows are behaving like they have four different sexes. Think about it, when ready to mate, each individual has only ...

There's a white throat and these very dramatic stripes, kind of like sideburns on the side of its head. CS: Yes, light and dark stripes on the head and then maybe a little patch of yellow on the face.

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 ...

Two weeks ago, I told you about the two crowned sparrows: the white-crowned sparrow and the golden-crowned sparrow. They are perhaps our two most notable autumn arrivals when it comes to neighborho… ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...