




Zonotrichia leucophrys
The White-crowned Sparrow is a small bird with a beautiful white crown on its head. It loves to sing cheerful songs and can often be seen hopping around in gardens and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas
The White-crowned Sparrow has a distinctive head pattern with bold black and white stripes, resembling a tiny crown. Its body is mostly grey and brown, with an unstreaked grey breast and a relatively long tail. This clean head pattern easily distinguishes it from other sparrows.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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A White-crowned Sparrow's tiny heart can beat over 600 times a minute!
Some populations migrate thousands of kilometers, while others stay put all year.
They often hop with both feet together to uncover hidden seeds on the ground.
Young sparrows practice their songs, much like kids learning to talk!
White-crowned Sparrows can navigate thousands of kilometers using the stars and Earth's magnetic field, helping them find their way.
White-crowned Sparrows have unique song dialects that help them recognize mates and rivals from their specific local group.
White-crowned Sparrows can survive cold winter nights because their fluffy feathers trap air for insulation, keeping them warm.
White-crowned Sparrows munch on a mix of seeds, berries, and insects.
Age differences: Young sparrows eat more insects for protein; adults eat more seeds.

Accipiter cooperii
A frequent predator of small songbirds.

Felis catus
An introduced predator, especially in urban areas.

Quercus rubra
Provides nesting sites and protection from predators.
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Consumes its seeds, a common food source in winter.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
15-18 cm
21-25 cm
0.025-0.035 kg
2-6 years
45 km/h
White-crowned Sparrows munch on a mix of seeds, berries, and insects.
Urban areas
Foraging
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Illinois, US
You might spot Wood Duck, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Duck.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Harbor Seal, and Ochre Sea Star.
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California, US
You might spot Long-Billed Curlew, Snowy Plover, and Sanderling.
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Wyoming, US
You might spot Lodgepole Pine, Flowery Phlox, and Moose.
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Washington, US
You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and American Coot.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Bald Eagle, Ghost Pipe, and Salmonberry.
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