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Golden-crowned Sparrow
Towhees, Sparrows, Juncos, and Longspurs
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Winter
Towhees, Sparrows, Juncos, and Longspurs
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Daniel Fitzgerald
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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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