Golden-crowned Sparrow

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

The golden-crowned sparrow is a large New World sparrow found in the western part of North America.

Fun Fact

The golden-crowned sparrow is one of five species in the genus Zonotrichia, a group of large American sparrows.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in brushy areas, (particularly chaparral), usually in dense shrubs.

Diet

Feeds on the ground, where it forages by pecking and scratching.

Lifespan

10 years

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance