Learn 100 Common Valley Birds Blog Post Species #83/100
Few things on earth fill us with as much delight as birds, and knowing them by name only adds to our pleasure. In California’s Central Valley, with only a little bit of effort, anyone can learn 100 local bird species. The intent of this blog is for followers to learn about and be able to identify 100 common valley birds.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
WHAT’S IN A NAME
White-crowned Sparrow – Zonotrichia leucophrys
Name Roots: (Gr. zone, “a band”; trichias, “a thrush” – leucos, “white”; ophrys, “eyebrow”)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Large, long-tailed sparrow with striking head pattern. Adults have black and white stripes on the head, while immatures show brown and tan. Underparts are plain grayish without streaks. Bill color varies from yellow to pink, but always brighter than White-throated Sparrow.
DISTRIBUTION STATUS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY
The White-crowned Sparrow is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be found in backyards, at bird feeder stations ans most habitats with shrubs and trees.
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