A paper cutout of a photograph of a White-throated Sparrow placed in a Redbud tree with pink blossoms and bright green leaves.
“White-throated Sparrow”in blossoming Redbud tree

White-throated Sparrow

WTSP
  • Scientific: Zonotrichia albicollis
  • Spanish: Chingolo Gorjiblanc
  • French: Bruant à gorge blanche
  • Family: New World Sparrows
  • Bird Code: WTSP

If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change

Predicted percentage of habitat lost

88%
Summer range lost
11%
Winter range lost

Climate and other threats imore info

Habitat

Found primarily near or under thickets, brushy areas, or edges of woodlands but also in suburban woods and parks.

Range

In summer, northern Midwest and northeastern U.S, across much of Canada. Winters to the south of these regions and some migrate to the western U.S. coast.

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Did you know?

The White-throated Sparrow has one of the prettiest and most recognizable songs. Some say it sounds like they are whistling “oh-sweet-canada.”