A white-crowned sparrow alights on Thursday on a plant on the bluffs above the mouth of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz. Depending on the season, this sparrow can be found throughout most of ...

One of the most common winter sparrows, the white-crowned typically occurs in flocks, which may involve more than 100 birds. They feed in short grass or open areas adjacent to woodlands ...

A White-crowned sparrow puffs up its feathers as it attempts to stay warm during the recent cold spell in Washington, W.Va.

Juvenile: dark streaks on breast and sides. Plumage briefly held. White-crowned sparrows have distinct head striping at all ages; the golden-­crowned has a plainer, brown face, with almost no ...