Five-striped Sparrow

The five-striped sparrow is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long and weighs about 20 g (0.71 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a mostly grayish head with a purple tinge. They have a purplish gray-brown crown. Their English name and specific epithet derive from their white supercilia, a white stripe under their ear coverts, and a white stripe down the middle of their chin and throat. The white stripes are separated by black stripes. Voice: Only the male five-striped sparrow sings; its song is "stacatto, unmelodious, and brief, usually composed of an introductory note and most often 2 (range 1–7) note complexes". It sings throughout the day and usually from a perch. Both sexes make calls which include "chuck, pip, and seet" notes that may be single or in series.