White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-crowned Sparrows breed in shrubby tundra, mountain thickets, and northern woodland edges, then many migrate to fields, gardens, and brushy lowlands for winter. They forage mainly on seeds, buds, and insects, usually hopping through low cover or scratching among leaf litter. Adults are recognized by their bold black-and-white head stripes, though the pattern varies among regional forms. Males use clear, whistled songs to establish and defend breeding territories.
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- Conservation status
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- White-crowned Sparrow