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Zonotrichia leucophrys; White-crowned Sparrow   

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Zonotrichia leucophrys
Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-crowned Sparrow
Photographer: Len Blumin

ID: 0000 0000 0707 1125 (2007-07-22)

Copyright © 2007 Leonard Blumin

 
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  • date of photo  Jul 15, 2007
  • latitude 47.55487   longitude -121.87754   max error distance 1600 meters     View on Google Maps.
  • horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984
  • georeferencing source GeoLocate
  • location   Snoqualamie River, just south of Fall City, Washington (Snoqualamie Valley County, Washington, US)
  • family Emberizidae
  • order Passeriformes
  • class Aves
  • notes   Often described as elegant, this common sparrow is one of 5 species in the genus Zonotrichia. The subspecies shown here is Z. l. pugetensis. Photo taken through a spotting scope. Habitat was a riparian edge, and this bird was chipping to its mate on a nearby wire.
  • camera   Nikon CP 8400, Swarovski 80mm Scope, DCA, 30X eyepiece
  • photo category: Animal - Bird

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   White-crowned Sparrow (photographer)
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  • The photographer's identification Zonotrichia leucophrys has not been reviewed. Click here to review or comment on the identification.

     
    Using this photo   The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2007 Leonard Blumin. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Len Blumin LBlumin@aol.com.


     

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