One of the most common winter sparrows, the white-crowned typically occurs in flocks, which may involve more than 100 birds ... and-white striped crown. Immature: tan and brownish head stripes.

Here’s what you need to know about identifying birds. Watch the Bird Closely Don’t immediately reach for your field guide. Instead, pay attention to the bird. What does it look and sound like? How ...

Both sexes have a turquoise head, which is ... The Hoopoe lacks the vibrant colors of the other birds on the this list, but its black and white striped feathers are certainly eye-popping.

Written by FoHVos volunteer Jack Hagan.  Jack and FoHVos Executive Director Jenn Rogers been birding together for 10 years ...