White Throated Sparrow

Homer took the photo above of this beautiful little White-throated Sparrow in January of 2010 after a heavy snow. 

Song of the White-throated Sparrow - Recorded Penrose, NC - March, 2010

White-Throated Sparrow - Recorded March, 2010

Song of this lovely bird slowed down 50 percent.

The White-throated Sparrow is a large sparrow with a rounded head, long legs and prominent bill.  They are brown above and gray below with a striking black and white striped head which is augmented by a bright white throat and yellow between the eyes and the bill.  They stay near the ground, but can also be seen in bushes in the Winter.  They like woods, forest edges, pond edges and thickets.  They love backyard birdfeeders.