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Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

Description:

This sparrow is a little larger than the other sparrows at my backyard feeder. His bill is pink and he has black pattering around his bill and the top of his head and extends down his breast. Overall feathers are grey with white.

Habitat:

This sparrow winters in the southern plains but breeds in Canada.

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1 Comment

mark.rodney.gardner
mark.rodney.gardner 11 years ago

I never saw a harris sparrow... I think you found another Canadian bird!

Ajwerko
Spotted by
Ajwerko

Kansas, USA

Spotted on Mar 21, 2013
Submitted on Mar 21, 2013

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