Apr 16, 2017 · Large, pale sparrow with a thick bill. Adults have very striking head pattern with a chestnut crown and cheek patch, a pale stripe over the eye, and a strong black malar or …

An unusual small, richly colored sparrow of dry country. Males are completely chestnut with a darker head. Females are rufous-brown on the back, mostly gray on the head, and pale below. …

May 19, 2025 · Chestnut Sparrow (Passer eminibey) The Chestnut Sparrow is a compact and richly colored bird, with adult males showing a deep chestnut head and body contrasted with a …

Lark Sparrows are larger with chestnut and white striped heads, unlike the American Tree Sparrow's rufous cap. The bold facial pattern and cheek patches of Lark Sparrow are …

The most distinguishing feature, however, is the alternating chestnut, white, and black head pattern. The top of the head is chestnut, bisected by a white stripe. Birds in their first winter …

The chestnut sparrow (Passer eminibey ) is a species of passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the smallest member of the sparrow family, at about 11 cm (4.3 in) long. The …

6 Sparrows with Striped Heads (ID, Photos) There are 44 species of sparrows in North America, and 6 of these have striped heads. This guide will help you identify those species, so you …

Oct 9, 2025 · Sparrows are diminutive songbirds, and many have beautiful songs. Learn about common types of sparrow bird species and how to identify them.

Female chestnut sparrows have similar feather patterns to males, but their colors are not as bright. The female has a grey head, a dull yellow stripe above her eye, and a dull yellow chin …

One of the easier sparrows to identify, white-crowned sparrows have a bold black and white striped head while the rest of their face, chest and belly remain a plain buffy brown-gray.