Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla), private yard in Old Bisbee, Cochise County

This Golden-crowned Sparrow was discovered and photographed by Doug Danforth on 14 November 2012.

Rare but usually more than one found every winter.

Crown pattern diagnostic. 

14 November 2012, photo by Doug Danforth

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