I'm not sure what kind of bird this is

fossil fox · 04-17-2009

gilfish · 04-18-2009

Might be a tan striped sparrow.

Jose · 04-18-2009

White throated sparrow.

Roland303 · 04-18-2009

I would also say White Throated Sparrow but it doesn't have a well defined white "bib", perhaps just a juvenile? I find it difficult to get clear photos of them since they're always foraging under some thickets.

Patt · 04-18-2009

agreed, its a white throated.

pat

tdyannd · 04-18-2009

Fat little thing, that's for sure! He's cute!

fossil fox · 04-18-2009

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Originally Posted by tdyannd

Fat little thing, that's for sure! He's cute!

I about steped on him when he darted under my foot. Good thing I saw him.

JustcallmeAL · 04-19-2009

I am pretty sure this is a Savannah sparrow. Very nice photos of a beautiful bird.

fast1 · 04-19-2009

i dont know as well but it looks cute!

Jose · 04-19-2009

Interesting; it could be a savannah sparrow but it does not have the long yellow lore or heavy streaked breast...

JustcallmeAL · 04-20-2009

Sorry, maybe I was out in left field, but it doesn't seem to have the crisp clear black and white markings around the head that I am used to seeing. I am sure the others are right now after looking more. I'm sorry for adding confusion. It is a beautiful bird.

fossil fox · 04-21-2009

Thanks for helping guys. I think i'll look in my bird book and see what kind of bird this is. Feel free to keep commenting on the set.

gilfish · 04-22-2009

The sparrows here in midwest are considerably duller, so your posting is appreciated. Here is a web page that deals with the polymorphism exhibited by this species common in the eastern U.S.:

White-throated Sparrow: Bird of the Month - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - National Zoo| FONZ

The tan striped is a duller morph of the white throated sparrow.

fossil fox · 04-29-2009

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Originally Posted by gilfish

The sparrows here in midwest are considerably duller, so your posting is appreciated. Here is a web page that deals with the polymorphism exhibited by this species common in the eastern U.S.:

White-throated Sparrow: Bird of the Month - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - National Zoo| FONZ

The tan striped is a duller morph of the white throated sparrow.

I looked in my bird book. it said it was a White throted sparrow. I'm sure you have interesting birds where you are.

gilfish · 04-30-2009

There are two color variations (morphs) of the White throated Sparrow. I have correctly identified this bird as the duller variation of this species: the tan striped sparrow. FYI here is yet another web page that indicates the difference:

White Throat, Tan Stripe

Oh, and it turns out this species is native to my area in the winter. Photographed a white-striped out my window a few days ago. That morph has more yellow behind the beak. (according to the Sibley guide Page 494)

gilfish · 04-30-2009

DSC_8469crv.jpgThis year I have started adding lots of millet to my feeders outside. Sparrows LOVE millet. I have a gang of about 20 or so that stay pretty much outside my window. Mostly they are Tree and House sparrows. A couple of days ago I was rewared with this shot: A white-striped white-throated sparrow. Whew. What a name. And anyway - how are we to tell them apart when they interbreed on top of all this??

fossil fox · 04-30-2009

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Originally Posted by gilfish

Anyway - how are we to tell them apart when they interbreed on top of all this??

I have know idea?

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gilfish PhotoCamel Supporter Bactrian Location: Chicago Posts: 2,011 CamelKarma: 3583 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is Might be a tan striped sparrow.

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Jose Dromedary Location: Virginia Posts: 1,267 CamelKarma: 1461 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is White throated sparrow.

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Roland303 Vicuna Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 162 CamelKarma: 652 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is I would also say White Throated Sparrow but it doesn't have a well defined white "bib", perhaps just a juvenile? I find it difficult to get clear photos of them since they're always foraging under some thickets.
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04-19-2009	#8
JustcallmeAL Vicuna Location: Midwest Posts: 79 CamelKarma: 333 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is I am pretty sure this is a Savannah sparrow. Very nice photos of a beautiful bird.

04-19-2009	#9
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04-20-2009	#11
JustcallmeAL Vicuna Location: Midwest Posts: 79 CamelKarma: 333 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is Sorry, maybe I was out in left field, but it doesn't seem to have the crisp clear black and white markings around the head that I am used to seeing. I am sure the others are right now after looking more. I'm sorry for adding confusion. It is a beautiful bird.

04-21-2009	#12
fossil fox Llama Location: Waynesville NC Posts: 933 CamelKarma: 2315 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is Thanks for helping guys. I think i'll look in my bird book and see what kind of bird this is. Feel free to keep commenting on the set.
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04-22-2009	#13
gilfish PhotoCamel Supporter Bactrian Location: Chicago Posts: 2,011 CamelKarma: 3583 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is The sparrows here in midwest are considerably duller, so your posting is appreciated. Here is a web page that deals with the polymorphism exhibited by this species common in the eastern U.S.: White-throated Sparrow: Bird of the Month - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - National Zoo\| FONZ The tan striped is a duller morph of the white throated sparrow.

04-30-2009	#15
gilfish PhotoCamel Supporter Bactrian Location: Chicago Posts: 2,011 CamelKarma: 3583 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I'm not sure what kind of bird this is There are two color variations (morphs) of the White throated Sparrow. I have correctly identified this bird as the duller variation of this species: the tan striped sparrow. FYI here is yet another web page that indicates the difference: White Throat, Tan Stripe Oh, and it turns out this species is native to my area in the winter. Photographed a white-striped out my window a few days ago. That morph has more yellow behind the beak. (according to the Sibley guide Page 494)

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