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Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown Sparrow with speckled chest and stripe across the eye. It blended in very well with the dirt and only flew when I was right next to it. I believe this is a Song Sparrow.

Habitat:

Along trail near Lake Hodges in Rancho Bernardo.

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Savannah Sparrow

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Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

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Liam
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Comments (6)
Liam
The face isn't a reliable field mark in these photos. I based my ID off of the short tail and the fine streaking on the pale flanks.
Atul
nice flight Snap!!
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you for the ID Liam. I wouldn't have thought that based on these images (sorry not so good). I didn't notice any yellow on the face. I'll update the ID now :)

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PublishedFebruary 2, 2012

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