Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
(L 6.25" WS 8.25" Wt 0.7 oz)
Migrates to California from Canada and
Alaska earlier and stays longer than most
other California winter birds.
Alaska earlier and stays longer than most
other California winter birds.
Shadow Cliffs
Pleasanton, CA
30Dec2010
People expect the clergy to have the grace of a
swan, the friendliness of a sparrow, the
strength of an eagle and the night hours of an
owl - and some people expect such a bird to
live on the food of a canary.
swan, the friendliness of a sparrow, the
strength of an eagle and the night hours of an
owl - and some people expect such a bird to
live on the food of a canary.
(by Edward Jeffrey)
All are non-
breeding adults.
breeding adults.
S
Elkhorn Slough Nat’l Preserve
19Dec2012
