Based on 2,488 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, White-throated Sparrow is most often recorded in January; in South Carolina it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #30 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Zonotrichia albicollis
White-throated Sparrow in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in January
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Great Blue Heron
Northern Mockingbird
Mourning Dove
Pine Warbler
Chipping Sparrow
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does White-throated Sparrow appear in South Carolina?
Mainly November–April, with the most records in January.
How common is White-throated Sparrow in South Carolina?
It ranks #30 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (2,488 records in our sample).