An immature Wbite-throated Sparrow greeted us on 28 September 2018 here in Northfield. The yellow lores and white throat are key to the species’ identification. Age is indicated by the streaked underparts and the buffy edges of the wing feathers. These sparrows undergo a partial molt from late to early September, after which time most immatures resemble adults. At least during migration and in the winter, White-throated Sparrows are habitat generalists, preferring weedy and brushy areas, and often bird feeders. Click here for more information about this species.
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