Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
(L 5.5" WS 7.75" Wt 0.47 oz)
Also called the Desert Sparrow ...can
survive long periods w/o water.
survive long periods w/o water.
Embudito Canyon
New Mexico
10-1Mar2012
Most young birds begin singing during their
first year, in some cases soon after they
leave the nest. Most often, song is initiated
when the birds are about two months old,
which is considerably younger than when
Enrico Caruso started his career.
first year, in some cases soon after they
leave the nest. Most often, song is initiated
when the birds are about two months old,
which is considerably younger than when
Enrico Caruso started his career.
(Tom Thomson)
Andrew Spencer,
XC13793
XC13793
