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Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Sparrow looking for food near a creek. This small bird was listed as endangered by the IUCN since 1994.

Habitat:

Semi desert.

Species ID Suggestions

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

Comments (2)

Hi Luis! Could this rather be a Chipping Sparrow? The Worthen's Sparrow has a pink bill, and the rufous crown should not extend on to the forehead. http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=9006

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