Unknown Sparrow at Feeder
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Unknown Sparrow at Feeder

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Cody

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on: May 09, 2009, 10:32:05 PM
Could someone please confirm that this is a Lark Sparrow?



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raypye

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Reply #1 on: May 10, 2009, 01:16:58 PM
Sorry- not a Lark Sparrow.
Lark Sparrow is a rare visitor to Ontario from the west. There have only been 3 reported this year.
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Reply #2 on: May 10, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
Female/ house sparrow is my 2 cents worth.
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Reply #3 on: May 10, 2009, 10:03:34 PM
I'd venture a guess at female R.Br.Grosbeak. The thickness of bill suggests....I'm not sure about the pink feet though.
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Reply #4 on: May 10, 2009, 10:10:18 PM
The head sure makes me think female cowbird but with the single white wing bar and red feet I'm with Faltorvo, female house sparrow.

What's the size?  Sparrow/finch or robin/jay?

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Reply #5 on: May 11, 2009, 10:18:44 AM
I agree with the House Sparrow, but the head looks weird.
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Reply #6 on: May 11, 2009, 04:40:52 PM
Thanks for the information. I thought it could be something els because the bird looked larger then a House Sparrow and a different head.
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Reply #7 on: May 11, 2009, 04:43:36 PM
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Reply #8 on: May 12, 2009, 02:23:02 PM
Looks like a female rose-breasted to me... pretty massive bill and distinct markings. Sure like one to come visit our feeders!
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Reply #9 on: May 12, 2009, 02:46:10 PM
The bill doesn't look like a Grosbeak bill... I would expect a Grosbeak to have a stubbier bill and also a stronger white line above the eye.

I'll have to look thru the Sibley's later.

edit: I'd go with a female House sparrow. Maybe it's a cross with a Savannah?
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