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Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

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04-06-2008, 5:49 PM 31407

viconk
Joined on 03-30-2007
Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado
Posts 362

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

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

cnybirder
Joined on 12-10-2007
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Re: Is this a White Crowned Sparrow?

Yes, White-crowned Sparrow.

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

kstenek
Joined on 01-10-2008
Shishmaref, Alaska
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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
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