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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Small bird possibly finch?

Habitat:

Spotted flying in backyard

Reference Links:

House Sparrow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

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Comments (2)
pesayo
I guess House Sparrow based on the size you mentioned and the dark markings from the forehead to the breast along with the coloration of the rest of the bird.

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