Black-chinned sparrow Spizella atrogularis

Identification Tips:

• Length: 5.25 inches
• Pink, conical bill
• Black throat
• Gray head and body
• Tan back with dark streaks
• Brown wings
• Slim, forked tail
• Female lacks black throat
• Juvenile plumage (Summer) similar to adult but has browinsh wash

Similar species:

The gray coloration of the Black-chinned Sparrow is similar to juncos but note the brown back and wings and lack of white outer tail feathers.

Length and wingspan from: Robbins, C.S., Bruun, B., Zim, H.S., (1966). Birds of North America. New York: Western Publishing Company, Inc.