I definitely have a soft spot for Brahmas, as we have three beautiful golden birds as part of our free-range flock. These large, gentle birds are friendly and easy to manage and produce a ...

Plumage briefly held. White-crowned sparrows have distinct head striping at all ages; the golden-­crowned has a plainer, brown face, with almost no contrast, darker underparts, and dusky bill.

Adult male: dull grayish olive above, paler whitish below, head boldly marked with white supercilium, blackish lores and eye line. Yellow crown bordered broadly with black. Orange in center of ...