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Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

Photo by James McNair
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Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

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JoshuaGSmith
The only other similar sparrow found in Florida at that time of year is the Nelson's Sparrow. It lacks the white throat stripe. I have seen savannahs perched this way before also.
AshleyT
Savannah sparrow is my first impression as well, but hard to be sure
James McNair
Added 2 more jamie. Possibly female red-winged blackbird?
jamiewgoodspeed
probably Savannah sparrow but i really can be sure from this perspective. any other photos?

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PublishedOctober 19, 2014

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