The White-throated Sparrow isn't as well-known in California as the White-crowned Sparrow, the Golden-crowned, or the non-native-sparrow-that-will-not-be-named, but it is nonetheless very popular. It's way more common in the East. This is yet another sparrow that winters in California -- mostly in the western half -- and migrates north to breed in Canada's dense forests. Even though we're still seeing reports of them on the listservs, this bird will be heading out of California pretty soon, so enjoy them while you can (photo by Doug Greenberg)