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White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Description:

The White-crowned Sparrow is a large sparrow with a small bill and a long tail. The head can look distinctly peaked or smooth and flat, depending on the bird’s attitude.



1 species ID suggestions

White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys White-crowned Sparrow

2 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 months ago

You're welcome. We have these beauties down here. I think they look rebellious with that striped crown :)

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 months ago

Thanks for the ID Cindy!

Ontario, Canada

Lat: 42.31, Long: -82.08

Spotted on May 18, 2012
Submitted on Jun 3, 2012

Spotted for missions

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