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Golden-crowned Sparrow
Towhees, Sparrows, Juncos, and Longspurs
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Winter
Towhees, Sparrows, Juncos, and Longspurs
Daniel Fitzgerald
Daniel Fitzgerald
Found in dense brushy areas, along woodland edge, in chaparral habitats, and in residential areas during the winter.
Golden-yellow crown and dark upper bill dentify this sparrow in all plumages; golden-yellow crown is brightest in breeding plumage, duller in winter, and even duller in immature birds. Dark upper bill separates this sparrow from the White-crowned Sparrow.
Omnivorous. Eats insects, flowers, buds, and fruits.
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