Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata)

Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas

	General Description: Black-throated Sparrows (Amphispiza bilineata) have a black head and throat, and bold white eyelines and mustache (gular) lines. The breast is clear gray. The tail has some white, but it is hard to see. The back and wings are unmarked. Juveniles are duller overall, lack the black throat, and have streaks on the chest. Favored Habitat: Desert scrub.
	Where to Find: Out in the desert scrub -- you just have to be lucky. Comments:
	Black-throated Sparrows have a bit of white in the tail corners.
	Typical view when flying away: plain brown with a black tail.
	Black-throated Sparrow adult and two juveniles; note that juveniles lack the black throat.
	If you were a tasty bug or a little seed, this might be the last face you ever see!