Black-chinned Sparrow
Black-chinned Sparrow
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The Black-chinned Sparrow is a subtle, greyish sparrow of arid western North America, named for the male's small black chin patch. It prefers scrubby hillsides.
Where to spot
Breeds in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. Winters in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Found in arid scrub, chaparral, and rocky hillsides.
How to spot
Look for it in dry, scrubby areas. The male's black chin is a key field mark. Listen for its distinctive, accelerating song.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring to early summer) when males are singing actively. Can be more elusive in winter.
Where to spot
Breeds in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. Winters in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Found in arid scrub, chaparral, and rocky hillsides.
How to spot
Look for it in dry, scrubby areas. The male's black chin is a key field mark. Listen for its distinctive, accelerating song.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring to early summer) when males are singing actively. Can be more elusive in winter.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its often subtle coloring, this sparrow's song is quite distinctive, a series of short, accelerating whistles often given from a prominent perch.
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