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Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

The Black-throated Sparrow is a small, cheerful bird with a black throat and a lovely song. They are often found hopping around in the desert, looking for seeds and insects to eat.

Lebensraum: Desert

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The Black-throated Sparrow has a striking pattern with a solid black throat and lore, contrasted by a bold white stripe above its eye. Its back is grey-brown, and its belly is plain white, making it distinct from other desert sparrows.

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Black-throated Sparrow

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Sometimes called "desert songsters," they masterfully blend into sandy landscapes!

Their sweet, tinkling song sounds like tiny bells ringing across the quiet desert!

They often build cozy nests hidden inside spiky cacti or desert shrubs for safety!

Wow! This tiny bird can survive in scorching deserts without needing to drink water daily!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Desert Hydrator

Black-throated Sparrows can get most of their water from food, helping them survive and thrive in very arid, dry environments.

Fähigkeit

Heat Shield

This sparrow has special adaptations that help it tolerate extreme desert temperatures, staying active when other animals seek shade.

Fähigkeit

Tinkling Caller

The Black-throated Sparrow has a distinct, musical song with bell-like phrases that helps it communicate and defend its territory.

Maße und Details

Länge
12.5-14.5 cm
Flügelspannweite
20-22 cm
Gewicht
0.012-0.016 kg
Lebenserwartung
2-5 Jahre
Top Speed
40 km/h
Gelegegröße
3-4
Brutzeit
10-14 Tage
Zugstrecke
500 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

They munch on tiny seeds and juicy insects found foraging on the desert floor.

Hauptnahrung

  • Seeds
  • Beetles
  • Ants
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

hunts for agile desert sparrows

eaten by

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

preys on nests and ground-foraging birds

shelters

Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata

nests and finds seeds among its branches

eats

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

forages for ants and other insects

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Black-throated Sparrow?

12.5-14.5 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Black-throated Sparrow?

20-22 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Black-throated Sparrow?

0.012-0.016 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Black-throated Sparrow?

2-5 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Black-throated Sparrow?

40 km/h

Was frisst Black-throated Sparrow?

They munch on tiny seeds and juicy insects found foraging on the desert floor.

Wo findet man Black-throated Sparrow normalerweise?

Desert

Wie jagt Black-throated Sparrow?

Foraging

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