[wisb] Re: Sparrow ID help needed
- From: "Tom Wood" <tcwood729@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 15:45:52 -0500
That bird is a real mess! Interesting to me is the creamy supercilium and
nape and I don't know what to make of that. The bill looks
too large for Savannah or Chipping Sparrows, but ok for Song Sparrow. On the
second photo it appears that a thick black lateral throat stripe is trying
to form in the malar area which supports Song Sparrow. The primaries are
rusty, but unlike Swamp Sparrow, the greater coverts are not, which is also
ok for Song Sparrow. My feeling is that it is a Song Sparrow, but I am far
from certain.
Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
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Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 10:19 PM
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Subject: [wisb] Sparrow ID help needed
It is not a rare species, but the feathers are a real mess and I am finding
it difficult to ID. It was found this morning in Milwaukee. I did not hear a
song. Medium sized sparrow, has streaked chest, solid black bill and pink
legs (they looked pink in the field, but here they look more yellow). Can't
tell if there is a malnar stripe. Never got a great look at the front of the
chest. There was one savannah and a couple of chipping in the area. I though
it was a chipping, but the bill isn't right. Then I though song, but I am
just not sure. Who can tell me what they think it is and why?
Thanks in advance guys.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/9681440543/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/9684678414/
David Flores
South Milwaukee (Milwaukee on this day)
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