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.

Similar Species See white-crowned sparrow. Voice Call: a sharp pink, like the white-crowned’s but higher. Flocking birds give husky chatter. Flight note: drawn-out, lisping tseep.

By the way, if you think some of these spiffy little guys seem already to know their way around your yard, you may be right. The oldest known white-throat was a month shy of 15 years old!

Gloucester County White-throated sparrows signal winter is coming | Gloucester County Nature Club Updated: Oct. 04, 2017, 12:38 p.m. | Published: Oct. 04, 2017, 11:38 a.m. White-throated sparrow By ...

They are wonderful songsters. Even at this time of year, when all other birds are silent, the white-throated sparrow sings a pretty song that sounds like “Oh-sweet-Canada, Canada, Canada.” ...

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 ...