White-throated Sparrow (Noun)
Meaning
Common North American finch with a white patch on the throat and black-and-white striped crown.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The white-throated sparrow is one of the most recognizable bird species in North America due to its distinctive black-and-white striped crown and white throat patch.
- During the winter months, many white-throated sparrows migrate to the southern United States, but some remain in their year-round habitats.
- A common visitor to backyard bird feeders, the white-throated sparrow is particularly fond of seeds and small fruits.
- The white-throated sparrow's song is often transcribed as a series of four or five notes that sound like "oh-dear-me" or "oh-dear-me-dear-me-dear."
- In the breeding season, male white-throated sparrows are known to be fiercely territorial and will defend their territory from other males with bold songs and aggressive displays.