white-crowned sparrow
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The white-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a migratory bird native to northern and western North America. It is a type of sparrow, a small bird characterized by a conical bill, often feeding on seeds.12
Key features of the white-crowned sparrow include:
* A grayish breast1
* A pink bill1
* A distinctive head pattern with black and white stripes1
Sparrows belong to either the Old World family Passeridae or the New World family Emberizidae. The white-crowned sparrow is part of the Emberizidae family, which includes many species found in the Americas.2
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