Sparrow ID

[Rotarran]

Saw this interesting sparrow at Downsview and it's tripping me up a bit.  At first I thought female House Sparrow but the bill seems too small for that and the back and head too streaked.  Then I thought maybe juv. White-crowned Sparrow but those are usually more bold than this bird.  At this point my best guess is some sort of juv. Chipping Sparrow.





Thanks as always.

[thouc]

I think you're right with Chipping Sparrow, but an adult molting into winter plumage.

[Rotarran]

Thank you