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White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)

The White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a striking migratory bird known for its distinctive black and white head stripes. This mid-sized sparrow breeds in the northern regions of Canada and migrates south to central Mexico for the winter, often seen foraging on the ground for seeds, plants, and insects during its journey.

Tadoussac - 2018-05-20
Location: Tadoussac
Date: 2018-05-20
Camera: NIKON D500
Lens: 300mm f/4.0
Settings: f5.6 • 1/1000 • ISO 900
Focal Length: 420mm

Common Names

🇨🇦White-crowned Sparrow
🇫🇷Bruant à couronne blanche
🇩🇪Dachsammer
🇲🇽Gorrión corona blanca

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPasserellidae

Characteristics

Length15-16cm
Weight25-28g
Wingspan21-24cm
Clutch Size3-7 eggs
Incubation10-14 days
Fledging10 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

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📖 Wikipedia Page: For more information about this species.

Identification and Whereabouts

The White-crowned Sparrow is distinguished by its striking black and white head stripes. It features a grey throat, neck, and body. It closely resembles the White-throated Sparrow but lacks the yellow stripes and does not have a white throat.

The White-crowned Sparrow has been observed in Tadoussac during May, coinciding with its migratory period.

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Jardin Botanique de Montréal - - x -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.