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Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
(L 6" WS 7.75" Wt 0.65 oz)
Found in SW U.S. and Mexico...some
say is closely related to towhees.
say is closely related to towhees.
Montaña de Oro
State Park
State Park
near Los Osos
13Oct2012
Aimophila is Greek for thorn-loving;
ruficeps is Latin for red-headed.
ruficeps is Latin for red-headed.