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.
Embudito Canyon
New Mexico
09Mar2012
*Aimos - ‘thicket’ , phila - ‘loving’
 Note: rufous crown and dark
lateral throat stripes.