White-Crowned Sparrow, Missouri

On a beautiful December evening, I stepped out the door with my camera ready to shoot some birds. Though common this time of the year, it was still a challenge for me to snap a picture of this energetic bird as it flew from tree to tree. But in the end I was pleased with my photos.

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aestheticallypleasing

Green Fly

Hi chewymav! I believe the species you have photographed is the White-crowned sparrow(Zonotrichia leucophrys),common to the us and most of Canada. The one on the wikipedia page is skinnier as he is a juvenile.

Resource:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-crowned_sparrow#
Posted 7 years ago
1. Chewymav
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  HI! Thank you so much! I was just about to add a title but I was making sure it was a White-crowned sparrow. Posted 7 years ago

aestheticallypleasing

Green Fly

You're welcome, any time! Posted 7 years ago

travismorhardt

Lion

Nice capture of this flighty little bird! I love watching little sparrows, they are so energetic and seem to keep so busy, yet lead a simple life. Good photo. Posted 7 years ago
1. Chewymav
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  Thank you! And I have to agree, sparrows are entertaining to watch :) Posted 7 years ago

Annette Flottwell

Lion

What a cute little chappy, very nicely blending in! Posted 7 years ago

The White -crowned sparrow

The white-crowned sparrow is a species of passerine bird native to North America. A medium-sized member of the New World sparrow family, this species is marked by a grey face and black and white streaking on the upper head.

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Similar species: Passerines

Species identified by Chewymav