{"id":138723,"date":"2025-01-13T02:38:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T08:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=138723"},"modified":"2025-01-13T06:18:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T12:18:42","slug":"three-zonotrichia-sparrows-in-arkansas-winters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/01\/13\/three-zonotrichia-sparrows-in-arkansas-winters\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Zonotrichia Sparrows in Arkansas Winters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, I had a trifecta of Zonotrichia sparrows in my viewfinder. These are photos of the three Zonotrichia sparrows that visit Arkansas during the winter.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult Harris’s Sparrow – Zonotrichia querula<\/span><\/p>\n

I was more than thrilled to see an adult Harris’s Sparrow visit the seed feeder area yesterday. I managed to take a few quick images before something startled it, causing it to fly away. Unfortunately, while I was outside, the Harris’s Sparrow didn\u2019t return to the feeder. I wish she or he had.<\/p>\n

\"SnowySnowy adult Harris’s Sparrow in nonbreeding plumage<\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know what this sparrow\u2019s name will be in the future, but they were called \u201cHooded Sparrows\u201d in the past for their black face mask. I\u2019d be fine with that name. I\u2019d also be fine with Black-masked Sparrow or Masked Sparrow.<\/p>\n

This sparrow species will probably be renamed because the AOS is planning on removing honorary and eponymous names from birds. Read more on this post of mine: Dozens of American Birds To Be Renamed To Remove English Names<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Harris\u2019s Sparrow Images, Facts and Information<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

For more facts and information on this species, check out my photo gallery. Rather than repeating myself about those facts every time I write about them, I provide the information on my gallery pages.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult White-throated Sparrow – Zonotrichia albicollis<\/span><\/p>\n

White-throated Sparrows have been around since fall here in Arkansas, and I’ve been tickled to have them in my viewfinder. I only saw this species once while I lived in Utah, but they were abundant at my bird feeders in my yard and garden in Virginia during their nonbreeding season.<\/p>\n

\"SnowySnowy adult White-throated Sparrow<\/span><\/p>\n

White-throated Sparrow songs have delighted me since they returned to Arkansas, and I adore seeing them at the seed feeders and in the recent snow here too.<\/p>\n

For more information on this species, click the link below.<\/p>\n

White-throated Sparrow Images, Facts and Information<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"AdultAdult White-crowned Sparrow – Zonotrichia leucophrys<\/span><\/p>\n

I had been hearing White-crowned Sparrows in the neighborhood, but it took a major snowstorm (for Arkansas) to bring them to the feeders. Although they are abundant across the country, I never take these sparrows for granted.<\/p>\n

Actually, I never take any birds for granted.<\/p>\n

\"SnowySnowy adult White-crowned Sparrow<\/span><\/p>\n

The White-crowned Sparrows coming to the feeders during the snow event here were a real treat for me. They are a handsome sparrow.<\/p>\n

If you would like more information about this species, by now, you know what to do!<\/p>\n

White-crowned Sparrow Images, Facts and Information<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Note:<\/strong> There are two more Zonotrichia sparrows\u2014the Golden-crowned and Rufous-collared Sparrows\u2014neither of which have ranges anywhere near Arkansas.<\/p>\n

Rufous-collared Sparrows are Central and South American sparrows, and there are zero eBird records of them in Arkansas.<\/p>\n

There are a few scattered eBird records of Golden-crowned Sparrows in states surrounding Arkansas in all directions, but none in the state.<\/p>\n

If I ever find a Golden-crowned Sparrow in Arkansas, you know I’ll share that here! I would love to have a Zonotrichia quadfecta!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

All images were taken with a Canon R7, Canon EF 100-400mm II, under mostly cloudy, snowy, and\/or foggy conditions. The R7 is a champ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, I had a trifecta of Zonotrichia sparrows in my viewfinder. 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