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Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

Photo by LuisStevens
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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.

Reference Links:

Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornith…

Species ID Suggestions

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

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Comments (2)
DanielePralong
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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