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white-crowned sparrow

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun white-crowned sparrow has 1 sense
  1. white-crowned sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys - finch with black-and-white striped crown
    --1 is a kind of New World sparrow
    --1 is a member of Zonotrichia, genus Zonotrichia

Definitions from the Web

White-crowned Sparrow

Definition:

The white-crowned sparrow is a small-sized passerine bird that belongs to the family Emberizidae. It is known for its distinct white crown stripes.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A migratory bird species commonly found in North America.
  2. A distinctive bird species known for its white crown stripes.

Usages:

  1. The white-crowned sparrow migrates from Canada to the southern parts of the United States during the winter.
  2. With its melodious song, the white-crowned sparrow adds a beautiful touch to the spring mornings.

Sample Sentences:

1. During the chilly winter months, white-crowned sparrows can be spotted in my backyard.

2. The ornithologist carefully observed the white-crowned sparrow's behavior in its natural habitat.

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