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    Presidio of San Francisco

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White-crowned Sparrow

(Zonotrichia leucophrys)
 
White-crowned Sparrow
A male White-crowned Sparrow sings on a flowering current at Mountain Lake.
Will Elder, NPS
 

Natural History: The White-crowned Sparrow eats seeds as well as insects and plant parts. It forages on open ground adjacent to scrub cover. It nests above in shrubs above ground. It breeds from March to August. This species of bird is monogamous.

General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in areas of annual grassland, coastal and dune scrub, all forested areas, lawns, and among ornamentals. It breeds within the Presidio.

Frequency: This species is abundant throughout the year.

Identifying Characteristics: This bird has a striped black or brown and white crown and a gray throat.

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Did You Know?

Bee collecting pollen

Over 60 species of bees can be found in the Presidio. This very diverse population results from ample nesting habitats in the
Presidio’s soft, sandy soils, as well as a large variety of coastal scrub plants to provide nectar and pollen.