Sage Sparrow
Also known as: Desert Sparrow
14 cm (5-6") Fairly common. Western United States. Deserts, cactus, sage, mesquite.
Unstreaked grayish-brown back. Jet black throat and breast. White belly. White eyebrow stripe.
Song: 2 clear whistled notes followed by a trill.
Videos
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Distribution Maps
Black-throated Sparrow winter distribution map
Black-throated Sparrow distribution map