Black-throated Sparrow

Melanospiza bicolor

The Black-throated Sparrow is a small songbird found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is known for its distinctive black throat patch, white eyebrow stripe, and grayish-brown plumage. These sparrows are often found in open desert scrub and grasslands, where they forage for seeds and insects. They build cup-shaped nests low in shrubs or cacti. The Black-throated Sparrow's population is considered stable, but it faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Desert scrub and grasslands