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ID help please

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Posted by John Tobias on August 31, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Not sure which species this bird is, I am thinking a young chipping sparrow? Taken in central Illinois yesterday.

thanks for your help.

Posted by Peter May on August 31, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Looks like a chipper to me, John.

Posted by Richard Teller on August 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM

I agree, Chipping Sparrow. The line through the eye and the color on top of the head.

Posted by Manjot Singh on August 31, 2012 at 4:17 PM

I agree with all above