Rufous-crowned Sparrow

15 cm (6") Uncommon and local. Southwestern United States. Rocky slopes with scattered bushes.

Unstreaked dark reddish crown. Black whisker marks on each side of face. Plain grayish white underparts. No wing bars. Rounded tail. Similar Chipping Sparrow has wing bar and notched tail.

Song: rapid bubbling of notes like a House Wren.

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Credit: Vince Smith

Credit: Ken Schneider

Credit: J. N. Stuart

Credit: Maggie Smith

Distribution Maps

Rufous-crowned Sparrow distribution map

Rufous-crowned Sparrow winter distribution map