San Francisco Bay Area Sparrow ID (1 Viewer)

[MelospizaMelodiaFan]

This photo was taken on 11 Dec 2021. The location is Cesar Chavez park in Berkeley, CA. The location is close to San Francisco Bay.
At the time, I thought it was a White Throated Sparrow due to the yellow above the eye, but I think I might have been mistaken. Now I think it is probably an immature White Crowned sparrow. Thoughts?

 

[rkj]

I can see why you are confused. I think this might actually be a hybrid White-crowned x Golden-crowned Sparrow.

 

[MelospizaMelodiaFan]

I can see why you are confused. I think this might actually be a hybrid White-crowned x Golden-crowned Sparrow.

Amazing! I didn't know about the hybrid. I looked up other photos, and yup, I think nailed it!

 

[birdmeister]

Neat bird and well photographed!

 

[MelospizaMelodiaFan]

Neat bird and well photographed!

Thank you!
I love sparrows; they are quite beautiful and cheerful little birds.