Preferred Seed:
Millet, Sunflower seed
Description:
The White-throated Sparrow is a familiar winter visitor in many backyards, often seen scratching through leaves and feeding on the ground beneath feeders. These birds are especially common in brushy areas and woodland edges.
Feeder Type:
Platform, Ground
Nesting:
White-throated Sparrows build cup shaped nests on or near the ground in dense vegetation, often hidden beneath shrubs or low branches.
Identification:
A medium sized sparrow with a bold white throat, yellow spots between the eyes and bill, and a striped head. The head stripes can be either white or tan depending on the individual. Males and females look very similar.
Song Description:
A clear, whistled song often described as “old sam peabody peabody peabody.”
How to Attract:
• Scatter seed on the ground or use platform feeders
• Offer millet or mixed seed blends
• Maintain brushy areas and leaf litter for cover
• Provide fresh water in bird baths
Fun Fact:
White-throated Sparrows have two color morphs, white-striped and tan-striped, and they often choose mates of the opposite morph.
Residency:
Breeds in Canada and the northeastern United States. Winters across the eastern and southern United States.
Region:
Canada, United States
Range Map:
Range Map 2025/2026 © Chirp Nook
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White-throated Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
