Documentation of
White-throated Sparrow
2016-039
Observer Information
Reporter:
Norm Lewis
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
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
6/10/2016 3:53:00 PM
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