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Harris's Sparrow (immature)

Zonotrichia querula

Photo by Janet Baca
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Harris's Sparrow

Immature Harris's Sparrow which has a brown striped head as opposed to the black striped head of the mature breeding bird. Notice Orange (Pink) bill.

Habitat:

Wooded area close to lake and grass land.

Reference Links:

EOL: Zonotrichia querula, Harris's Sparrow

Species ID Suggestions

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Very nice! Welcome to the Project Noah community Janet!
Ava T-B
Welcome to Project Noah. I think this is a 1st winter young Harris's Sparrow.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2011

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