Posted by Keith Bauer on December 30, 2010 at 6:55 PM
I shot this in my backyard this morning in Albuquerque, NM. Usually there are a bunch of Pine Siskens, House Finches, Lesser Goldfinch back there feeding. Is this just an odd coloration of some sparrow? I'm stumped on this one.
Two different views included.
Posted by Keith Bauer on December 30, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Here's the second view
Posted by Richard Ditch on December 30, 2010 at 7:04 PM
House Finch. Partially leucistic (lacking some pigment).
Posted by Richard Teller on December 30, 2010 at 7:42 PM
I agree, house finch. I just had one with a similar head color at my feeder just today.
Posted by Nate Chappell on December 30, 2010 at 8:31 PM
Hi Keith,
I agree with the 2 Richards. Nice shots too!
Discussion
4 repliesTwo different views included.
I agree with the 2 Richards. Nice shots too!