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White-Crowned Sparrow Natural History

White-Crowned sparrows are a large, long-tailed sparrow. They have a gray face and breast. They are most easily recognized by their Bold black and white head pattern. Both the male and female have a similar appearance. White-crowned sparrows migrate through New York in early Spring to their breeding range in Northern Canada. While feeding they will hop across the ground and often use a “double scratching” technique to expose hidden seeds on the ground. Their songs will vary in different parts of the country. Keep an eye out for these striking little sparrows as they pass through each spring.

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