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General Description: Black-throated Sparrows (Amphispiza bilineata) are monomorphic. They have a black head and throat, a bold white eyeline, and bold white mustache (gular) line. The breast is clear gray. The black tail has some white, but it is hard to see. The back and wings are unmarked. Juveniles are duller overall, lack the black throat, and have streaks on the chest. Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Emberizidae. Favored Habitat: Desert scrub. Where to Find: Out in the desert scrub -- you just have to be lucky. Comments: |
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If you were a tasty bug or a little seed, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Black-throated Sparrow adult |
 Black-throated Sparrow adult |
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 Black-throated Sparrow juvenile |
 Black-throated Sparrow juvenile |
 Black-throated Sparrow juvenile |
 Black-throated Sparrow adult and two juveniles |
 Black-throated Sparrow: black tail with some white |
 Black-throated Sparrow dorsal colors: brown back and black tail |
 Black-throated Sparrow adult in a Banana Yucca |
 Black-throated Sparrow adults in a Joshua Tree |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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