White Throated Sparrow Zonotrichia albicollis

Identification
This sparrow has a white throat and yellow lores. It has two color morphs.

Location
Common migrant

Size
0.9 ounces

Diet
It feeds on seeds insects and fruits.

Habitat
It occurs in forests and thickets during migration.

Activity Period
October to April

Behavior
It forms winter flocks and migrates north to breed. It is active in cool months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in northern forests.

Population
The population is stable.

History
It has long migrated through Ohio.

Human Interactions
It often visits feeders in winter.

Facts
Its song is often described as old sam peabody.

Sources
ODNR NatureServe

Seeds insects fruits | Forests thickets suburbs | Statewide