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.
| 🇫🇷 | Bruant à couronne blanche |
| 🇩🇪 | Dachsammer |
| 🇲🇽 | Gorrión corona blanca |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae |
How to Identify
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.
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Characteristics
| Length | 15-16cm |
| Weight | 25-28g |
| Wingspan | 21-24cm |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 eggs |
| Incubation | 10-14 days |
| Fledging | 10 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
| Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
The White-crowned Sparrow has been observed in Tadoussac during May, coinciding with its migratory period.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| 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.