Are White Throated Sparrows Rare?

Conservation Status
Although the White-throated Sparrow is still widespread and common, with an estimated 10-20 million pairs range-wide, they are declining through much of their breeding range.

Where do White-throated Sparrows live?

White-throated Sparrows nest in coniferous and mixed forests of Canada and the northeastern states, but within this habitat, white-striped males tend to be in slightly more open areas, while tan-striped males are often in denser forest. As with most songbirds, they defend their territories mainly by singing.

Are White-throated Sparrows native?

The White-throated Sparrow breeds mostly across Canada, but it's a familiar winter bird across most of eastern and southern North America, as well as California.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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