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Are White Sparrows Rare?

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Leucistic animals are rare , although we’ve had quite a few recently in the Bay Area including white squirrels and a white hummingbird. This is the first white sparrow I’ve heard of. Like you said, their lives can be short as they stand out to predators. What does a white sparrow symbolize? The sparrow represents … Read more

What Bird Looks Like A Sparrow But Has A White Head?

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white-crowned sparrows appear each winter over much of North America to grace our gardens and favorite trails (they live in parts of the West year-round). The smart black-and-white head , pale beak, and crisp gray breast combine for a dashing look – and make it one of the surest sparrow identifications in North America. What … Read more