New Mexico
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila* ruficeps
(L 6" WS 7.75" Wt 0.65 oz)
Also called the Rock Sparrow for
its prefernce for rocky slopes.
its prefernce for rocky slopes.
Embudito Canyon
09Mar2012
Note: rufous crown and dark
lateral throat stripes.
lateral throat stripes.
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Aimophila is Greek for thorn-
loving; ruficeps is Latin for
red-headed.
loving; ruficeps is Latin for
red-headed.