White-crowned Sparrow

About the White-crowned Sparrow

A handsome sparrow with bold black-and-white head stripes, commonly seen scratching for seeds along fields, roadsides, and brushy edges.

Fun Facts

• Young White-crowned Sparrows have brown-and-tan head stripes instead of black and white.
• They often kick backward with both feet to uncover food on the ground.
• Their clear whistled songs can vary depending on the region where they live.
• Some populations migrate thousands of miles between Arctic breeding grounds and wintering areas.