White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
The adult white-throated sparrow inhabits boreal forest, thickets, woodland edges, and shrubby migration or wintering habitats. It feeds mainly on seeds and fruits, with insects added especially during the breeding season. Adults forage by hopping and scratching through leaf litter, then retreat quickly into cover when disturbed. The species is well known for its clear whistled song, often rendered as “Old Sam Peabody” or “Oh sweet Canada.”
- Type
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- Conservation status
- LC
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- White-throated Sparrow