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Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

Photo by KrisWebb
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Description:

Is this a house sparrow? The stripes are making me wonder.....

Species ID Suggestions

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

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Rosa Maria
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Comments (2)
Rosa Maria
No, it is not a House Sparrow. I also think it may be a Song Sparrow. Look at the Eastern Adult Form. And yes female House Sparrows don't have those distinguishable stripes on their heads.
jansonep
This is actually a song sparrow.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2014

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