shot in rookery in Dallas. He/She was a part of a group of 4 individuals. From my field guide, I think it is Field Sparrow. eye ring, pink bill and the rufous lines on the face/head. Is it?
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shot in rookery in Dallas. He/She was a part of a group of 4 individuals. From my field guide, I think it is Field Sparrow. eye ring, pink bill and the rufous lines on the face/head. Is it?
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/10852637-lg.jpg
I would agree that this looks like a Field Sparrow, juvenile. The black on the chin is a little confusing but I think the bill clinches it.
Thx John. I posted it on our Dallas audubon forum and the expert had the same opinion. The black chin confused her as well.
Kaustubh- Perhaps the dark throat feathers are exposed under-feathers/down.
You must be right John. Now that you mention, that is what it looks like
I just wanted to compliment you on a really nice composition of this sparrrow! I always have to look through several field guides, trying to ID sparrows, and can still be confused, but your image is super!
