The Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow with a rusty crown and streaked brown body. This species is known for its ground-dwelling habits and often forages in pairs.
Habitat
Open fields and scrublands
Diet
Seeds and insects
How common
Rare
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