I'm pretty sure it's just a normal ETS with a little extra black. . .
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JimBob
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 02:25 AM
This Eurasian Tree Sparrow had a lot more black on the chin the normal. . . wondering if it's a House Sparrow x Eurasian Tree Sparrow Hybrid?
I'm pretty sure it's just a normal ETS with a little extra black. . .
I'm pretty sure it's just a normal ETS with a little extra black. . .
ABA list: 295 Latest: Swamp Sparrow
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2013: 220
Yard List: 85 Latest: Violet-green Swallow, Tricolored Blackbird
http://www.flickr.co...s/89595711@N08/
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Kryptos18
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 04:37 AM
It's got the black cheek patches, so if it has any House Sparrow blood, I'd say its backcrossed several generations. Looks pretty normal to me!
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JimBob
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 06:27 PM
Thanks. . . I thought it was normal. . .
ABA list: 295 Latest: Swamp Sparrow
2013: 220
Yard List: 85 Latest: Violet-green Swallow, Tricolored Blackbird
http://www.flickr.co...s/89595711@N08/
2013: 220
Yard List: 85 Latest: Violet-green Swallow, Tricolored Blackbird
http://www.flickr.co...s/89595711@N08/
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