The White-Crowned Sparrow also known as Zonotrichia leucophyrs are small sized birds originating from North America. They weigh in between 25 to 28 g and grow up to a size of 7 inches. Their diet primarily comprises of insects and seeds. They live up to an age of 12 years. Their name typically means bad hair, due to their black and white striped coloration on the crown. They have small sharp beak found in yellow and pink colorations.