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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.

Hábitat: Desert

Aspecto

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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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

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

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

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 12.5-14.5 cm
Envergadura: 20-22 cm
Peso: 0.012-0.016 kg
Esperanza de vida: 2-5 años
Top Speed: 40 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 3-4
Incubación: 10-14 días
Distancia de migración: 500 km

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

Seeds
Beetles
Ants
Caterpillars
Spiders

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

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

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Desierto

Los hábitats desérticos son regiones áridas caracterizadas por precipitaciones extremadamente bajas y, a menudo, temperaturas extremas, que albergan una flora y fauna especializadas.