Sparrow RFI

[MikeIrwin]

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.




Thanks in advance,
Mike Irwin

[tleeder]

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

[MikeIrwin]

Thanks for the ID.

Mike