Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

GCSP

Order: Passeriformes | Family: Emberizidae (Buntings and New World Sparrows)
Golden-crowned Sparrow 1

Bird Description

Rare winter visitor, sometimes at feeders. Usually in dense vegetation on or close to the ground. Similar to a large dull 1st-w WCSP. Appears grayer-headed in winter with a very small brown cap. Forehead is yellowish. Bill is duller. Ad nonbr: shows more black on crown. Breedong birds boldly marked.d

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