-In this phylogeny feather pattern on the head is the trait used to separate the sparrows into groups. DNA analysis suggests a different phylogeny that places white-crowned birds and golden-crowned birds more closely together. Therefore, the striped pattern on the head is a result of

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Convergent evolution occurs when different species independently evolve similar traits, such as the striped pattern on the head, due to similar environmental pressures or ecological roles, rather than shared ancestry.

-In This Phylogeny Feather Pattern on the Head Is the Trait