Black-chinned sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Identification Tips:
- 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.