Based on 3,172 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Colorado, White-crowned Sparrow is most often recorded in July; in Colorado it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #21 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-crowned Sparrow in Colorado by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Colorado in July
Black-billed Magpie
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
American Robin
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Red-winged Blackbird
House Finch
Places to look in Colorado
National ForestWhite River National Forest
Botanical GardenDenver Botanic Gardens
National ForestRio Grande National Forest
National ForestSan Juan National Forest
State ParkRoxborough State Park
State ParkMancos State Park
FAQ
When does White-crowned Sparrow appear in Colorado?
Mainly April–January, with the most records in July.
How common is White-crowned Sparrow in Colorado?
It ranks #21 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Colorado (3,172 records in our sample).