White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
whcspa, WCSP

About the White-crowned Sparrow

The white-crowned sparrow is a species of passerine bird native to North America. A medium-sized member of the New World sparrow family, this species is marked by a grey face and black and white streaking on the upper head. It breeds in brushy areas in the taiga and tundra of the northernmost parts of the continent and in the Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast. While southerly populations in the Rocky Mountains and coast are largely resident, the breeding populations of the northerly part of its range are migratory and can be found as wintering or passage visitors through most of North America south to central Mexico.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNew World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
SpeciesZonotrichia leucophrys
Species Codeswhcspa, WCSP

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-crowned Sparrow belong to?

The White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the White-crowned Sparrow?

The white-crowned sparrow is a species of passerine bird native to North America. A medium-sized member of the New World sparrow family, this species is marked by a grey face and black and white streaking on the upper head. It breeds in brushy areas in the taiga and tundra of the northernmost parts ...

Where can I report a White-crowned Sparrow sighting?

You can log sightings of White-crowned Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcspa, or on iNaturalist.