This local rarity was first reported 24 December 2016. This is arguably, the largest sparrow in North America. It is also one of most poorly known. It breeds in remote regions of Canada and its nest was not described until 1932 when the species was found breeding near Churchill, Manitoba. It winters mostly in the southern plains, but vagrants may show up almost anywhere in North America. It is named in honor of Edward Harris, a patron of J. J. Audubon. This is an immature lacking the adult's black chin and throat. Males and females are similar, although males are larger and may have a more extensive black bib. Winter and breeding plumages are similar, except that winter birds have the face washed with buff instead of the white color of breeding.
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