Documentation of White-throated Sparrow
2016-039

Observer Information

Reporter:  Norm Lewis  852 S. DeFrame Way,   LAKEWOOD, CO  80228-3034
E-mail:  migrant44@aol.com
Other Observers:  Jason Beason, ten others in group

Species, Date, Time and Location Information

Species:  White-throated Sparrow
First Date/Time:  6/5/2016 10:00:00 AM
Last Date/Time:  6/5/2016 10:05:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):  Five minutes
County:  Gunnison
Specific Location:  Location Not Listed
Number:  1
Age:  Adult
Sex:  Unknown
Plumage:  Breeding

Habitat

Riparian

Viewing Conditions

Optics:  Leica binoculars
Distance:  Ten feet
Light:  Excellent at mid-morning

Description of the Bird

Large sparrow first seen associating with pine siskins, feeding on dandelion seeds. I noticed the size difference and paused for a second look, assuming that it would be a white-crowned sparrow. Upon closer inspection, the bird proved to have black and white striped head (obviously it was a "white-striped" morph), a very white throat patch (sharply defined by darker upper breast and face) and the clincher: bright yellow lores.


NOTE: I am not certain that this bird needs to be reported, but I thought a June sighting in Gunnison County might be significant enough to justify submitting it.

Similar Species Discussion

White-crowned sparrow does not have yellow lores.

Resources Used

Past experience, field guide

Previous Experience

Extensive- I have seen many in the eastern U.S., and it is not uncommon in mixed Zonotrichia flocks in eastern Colorado in winter.

Notes

Notes made DURING observation

Materials Available





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Date Documentation Submitted

6/10/2016 3:53:00 PM

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