Zonotrichia atricapilla

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Zonotrichia atricapilla (golden-crowned sparrow) is a large sparrow that breeds in subarctic tundra and boreal scrub of western North America and winters in Pacific coastal areas. Its golden crown patch and melodic three-note song make it unmistakable in winter flocks.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Zonotrichia atricapilla was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort United States

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Zonotrichia atricapilla eat?
Zonotrichia atricapilla was a carnivore.
Where were Zonotrichia atricapilla fossils found?
Fossils of Zonotrichia atricapilla were found in United States.

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