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Saw this bird in the street this morning when I was wheeling myself to the grocery store. Couldn't identify it so got the camera when I came home. The black ring goes completely around its neck and the top of its head is the same color as the wings show. Smaller than a robin, larger than a sparrow? I do have other pictures if needed.

 

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Vicki Conklin

It looks kind of like a Common Yellowthroat. (Geothlypis thrichas)

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ZBirdNerd

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Try looking up Horned Lark.

Actually my first thought was Horned Lark, but the black collar doesn't seem right. I know the Horned Larks vary a lot over the states and the bird IS dead so that might make a difference. Here is a picture of the back of the head if that is any help.

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Vicki Conklin

That's definitely a Horned Lark.

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Warbler Life List: 35 species
Sparrow Life List: 18 species
Owl Life List: 9 species

I agree with Horned Lark.  The common yellowthroat has more of a black face mask and much more yellow on it's throat and breast

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Matthew 6:26

OK, now I see the "horns." Poor thing!

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ZBirdNerd

Year List (since 5/21):

Total: 90
This Week: Eastern Meadowlark, Cockatiel Parakeet, Northern Mockingbird, Snow Goose, Northern Rough-Winged Swallow
Favorites: Red-Headed Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Black-Crowned Night-Heron