Description
The Le Conte’s Sparrow is a small sparrow with a relatively large head, short gray bill and short pointed tail. It has a buffy yellow-orange face with gray cheeks, and a dark brown crown with a white central stripe. The nape of the neck is lilac gray with chestnut streaks, and the back is streaked with brown and beige. Its belly is off white, while the breast and sides are a buffy orange-yellow with dark brown streaks. The feet and legs are a brownish-pink color.
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