Birds Observed at Our Pleasant Hill, Oregon Home

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Golden-crowned Sparrow range

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia aticapilla - Fairly common, breeding at high elevations near timberline and at openings in stunted spruce forests. Golden-crowned is best told by the crown pattern and dusky bill. Song consists of 3-5 clear whistles, descending scale.


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