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Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

Last post 04-07-2008, 2:41 PM by OwlFinch. 5 replies.
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  •  04-06-2008, 5:49 PM 31407

    Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

    Attachment: 2008, 4-4Cb.jpg

    I'm pretty sure this is a White Crowned Sparrow, but it IS a sparrow so . . . . .

     



    Vicki Conklin
  •  04-06-2008, 5:54 PM 31409 in reply to 31407

    Re: Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

    Yes, White-crowned Sparrow.

    2008 Yard List: 118
    Recent: Hooded Warbler, Black-billed Cuckoo
    Highlights: Hoary Redpoll, Golden Eagle, Fish Crow
    2008 Year List: 181
    Recent: Alder Flycatcher, Green Heron
    Highlights: Cackling Goose, Black Vulture, Merlin

  •  04-06-2008, 6:11 PM 31410 in reply to 31409

    Re: Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

    Not so sure.  It would have to be an immature if it is.  Where's the black eye-line and whitish throat?  There's a little hint of an eye-line but not a distinct one that I am used to with WCSP.
    Ken Stenek
    Shishmaref, Alaska

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  •  04-06-2008, 6:14 PM 31411 in reply to 31407

    Re: Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

    Definitely a White crowned sparrow.
  •  04-06-2008, 6:24 PM 31414 in reply to 31410

    Re: Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

    It's a 1st winter White-crowned Sparrow that is just now molting into its adult plumage.
  •  04-07-2008, 2:41 PM 31495 in reply to 31414

    Re: Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

    White-crowned Sparrow.

    An Owl's Hoot, a Finches Tweet, Oh how these bird calls sound so sweet...
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