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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: MikeIrwin on August 16, 2008, 10:10:46 AM

Title: Sparrow RFI
Post by: MikeIrwin on August 16, 2008, 10:10:46 AM

I came across this sparrow yesterday by the London Airport, and am not certain what type it is. My impression at the time was a Song Sparrow (in size), however too 'buffy', especially on the breast.  Any opinions/insights would be appreciated.

(http://www.mikeirwin.ca/birdphotos/albums/Fall2008/normal_Sparrow.JPG)
(http://www.mikeirwin.ca/birdphotos/albums/Fall2008/normal_Sparrow2.JPG)

Thanks in advance,
Mike Irwin

Title: Juvenile Chipping Sparrow
Post by: tleeder on August 16, 2008, 01:33:35 PM

It looks like a juvenile chipping sparrow - see link below...  We have quite a few chipping sparrows at our cottage feeder and your pic looks like a juvenile.

http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q= ... ages&gbv=2 (http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=juvenile+chipping+sparrow&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2)

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Post by: MikeIrwin on August 16, 2008, 10:08:00 PM

Thanks for the ID.

Mike