Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

New World Sparrows and Towhees (Passerellida)

Code 4

HASP

Code 6

ZONQUE

ITIS

HEAD

Harris's Sparrow Head Illustration
  • Bill Shape: Cone
  • Eye Color: Very dark brown.
  • Head pattern: Capped, Unique pattern
  • Crown Color: Black
  • Forehead Color: Black
  • Nape Color: Black
  • Throat Color: Black
  • Cere color: No Data

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BODY

Harris's Sparrow Body Illustration
  • Length Range: 17-20 cm (6.75-7.75 in)
  • Weight: 40 g (1.4 oz)
  • Size: Small (5 - 9 in)
  • Color Primary: White, Brown
  • Underparts: White
  • Upperparts: Brown with black streaking.
  • Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
  • Belly Pattern: Solid
  • Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Harris's Sparrow Flight Illustration
  • Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
  • Wingspan Range: 26-30 cm (10.25-11.75 in)
  • Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
  • Tail shape: Pointed Tail
  • Tail Pattern: Solid
  • Upper Tail: Brown-black
  • Under Tail: Brown-black
  • Leg Color: Pink
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