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Grasshopper Sparrow???

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Posted by Sally King on August 2, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Grasshopper Sparrow???
Maxwell Wildlife Refuge near Raton, NM. Maxwell is a grassland area with several small lakes. There are lots of sparrows there. Grasshopper Sparrow is on the bird list as uncommon in summer. Although I took 3 shots this is the only pose I got.
Posted by Richard Ditch on August 2, 2009 at 11:56 AM
The flat-headed look and the crown stripe and face color all look good for Grasshopper Sparrow.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on August 2, 2009 at 4:07 PM
The strong yellow eyebrow narrows it to Grasshopper or Savannah; the plain chest eliminates Savannah. Nice shot.