Based on 2,551 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Mexico, White-crowned Sparrow is most often recorded in December; in New Mexico it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #11 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-crowned Sparrow in New Mexico 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 New Mexico in December
Sandhill Crane
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-tailed Hawk
House Finch
Mallard
Western Bluebird
Northern Flicker
Snow Goose
Places to look in New Mexico
National ForestCarson National Forest
National ForestLincoln National Forest
National ForestSanta Fe National Forest
State ParkFort Stanton
National ForestGila National Forest
National ForestCibola National Forest
FAQ
When does White-crowned Sparrow appear in New Mexico?
Mainly September–May, with the most records in December.
How common is White-crowned Sparrow in New Mexico?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New Mexico (2,551 records in our sample).