Posted by John Tobias on January 6, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Not sure what bird this is. Taken in central Illinois, there were other birds at the feeder: house finch, cardinals, juncos, Old World sparrows and doves. But, this was the only bird with this look. Maybe an immature white throated sparrow? Just a guess on my part. Thanks for your help.
Posted by Jim Zablotny on January 7, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Hi John,
Might be a brown headed cowbird. I get a few of these at my feeders in Michigan.....................................Jim
Posted by Richard Ditch on January 7, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Jim is correct - this is a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Posted by John Tobias on January 7, 2017 at 2:43 PM
Thanks guys! I have not seen any around for awhile.
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3 repliesMight be a brown headed cowbird. I get a few of these at my feeders in Michigan.....................................Jim