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Sparrow ID request

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Posted by John Neukirch on August 31, 2013 at 3:22 PM
Sparrow ID request
I always have a tough time identifying sparrows. I've been seeing a lot of Harris's sparrows of late but the powder blue feathers on the shoulders is kind of throwing me off. These birds have been descending on my yard of late feeding on seeds. There are adults and juveniles in the group. This shot was taken through a dirty patio door and the comp sucks but it showed the powder blue that I mentioned above. Thanks in advance guys!
Posted by David Graham on September 1, 2013 at 7:56 AM
juvenile Passer domesticus. Commonly called "house sparrow" or " English sparrow", but actually a weaver finch.

Dave Graham
East River, SD
Posted by John Neukirch on September 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Thanks Dave I appreciate your response. :toast: