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Hi - I just joined the forum and look forward to learning more about birds.  This bird was photographed at Magee Marsh in Oak Openings Ohio on 8/15/2008.  I checked with the Black Swamp Bird Observatory and they thought it coud be an immature female evening grosbeak.  can anyone help?  I've looked online and also in the field guides I have. thanks!

 

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birdloving Karen
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lifecount 179. Most recent additions are Northern Goshhawk, Common Nighthawk and Caspian Tern! 2009 new bird count is 87.

Looks more like an immature white-throated sparrow to me, but I'm no expert.

I would agree this is an immature white-throated sparrow. I've seen many Evening Grosbeaks and can assure you this is not one. The beak is the biggest givaway as it is too small.

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Looks good for a first winter White-throated to me, too.

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thanks for the reply.  others agreed, so I'll agree too! Karen

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birdloving Karen
view my 2009 photos at: http://www.whatbird.com/forums/photos/karens_2009_bird_gallery/default.aspx

lifecount 179. Most recent additions are Northern Goshhawk, Common Nighthawk and Caspian Tern! 2009 new bird count is 87.

In case you were wondering or haven't checked, these are female Evening Grosbeaks.

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