About the Golden-crowned Sparrow
The golden-crowned sparrow is a large New World sparrow found in the western part of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Zonotrichia atricapilla |
| Species Codes | gocspa, GCSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-crowned Sparrow belong to?
The Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden-crowned Sparrow?
The golden-crowned sparrow is a large New World sparrow found in the western part of North America....
Where can I report a Golden-crowned Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-crowned Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gocspa, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
41,809
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