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White-crowned Sparrow in Nevada

Zonotrichia leucophrys — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About White-crowned Sparrow in Nevada

White-crowned Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

In Nevada, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — White-crowned Sparrow in Nevada

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyPasserellidae
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Best Time to See White-crowned Sparrow in Nevada

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Other birds in Nevada

Birds you might also encounter in Nevada.

DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalisYear-round
SS
Song SparrowMelospiza melodiaYear-round
ST
Spotted TowheePipilo maculatusYear-round
CS
Chipping SparrowSpizella passerinaSummer visitor
AT
American Tree SparrowSpizelloides arboreaWinter visitor
FS
Fox SparrowPasserella iliacaSummer visitor

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White-crowned Sparrow in Nevada: Quick Facts

The White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a common bird in Nevada. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, knowing the seasonal patterns of White-crowned Sparrow can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Nevada using the related birds section.