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ID HELP PLEASE

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Posted by Joseph Jupin on July 5, 2010 at 3:41 PM
ID HELP PLEASE
I have seen quite a few of these around Southern NJ in the past week or so and I cannot identify them for sure. I thought they may be this season's young Grosbeaks or Buntings. I would appreciate your comments.
Posted by Nate Chappell on July 5, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Maybe female House Finches?
Posted by Brian Gatlin on July 6, 2010 at 11:19 AM
yes, they look like female/immature house finches to me.
Posted by Jeff Loomis on July 6, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Yeah, I have to go with House Finch too. The bill isn't quite heavy enough for a Grosbeak or Bunting. And they look pretty streaked without a stitch of blue that I can see.
Posted by Joseph Jupin on July 18, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Thank you, Gentlemen. House Finches it is. Joe Jupin