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Zonotrichia atricapilla
Smooth unstriped breast, gold patch on crown are good ways to id this sparrow that does not nest in the area I live, but does nest in BC. Winter plumage (in this spotting!) is duller than in breeding plumage.
Winters in dense woodlands, tangles and brush. Breeds in the higher elevations.
Spotted on Jan 17, 2013
Submitted on Jan 18, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Satyen. sometimes these common birds are difficult to get in a photo! but I liked this one!
Nice composition.