H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Set # 171

Song Sparrow

Song Sparrow

The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.

White-throated Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

The White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) is a passerine bird of the New World sparrow family Passerellidae.

The genus name Zonotrichia is from Ancient Greek zone, “band”, and thrix, trikhos, “hair”. The specific albicollis is from Latin albus, white, and collum, “neck”.

© HJ Ruiz – Avian101

6 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 171”

1. You always have nice bird images 🐦 Thanks for sharing 🙂

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   • Thanks so much, Washe. I appreciate it. 🙂

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2. I like sparrows, nicely captured in the rain.

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   • Thank you, Jane. 🙂

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3. Handsome sparrows! 😊

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   • Thanks so much, Donna. 🙂

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