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This is a discussion on Bird ID within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; I think this is a Song Sparrow or a Savannah Sparrow but not sure. Anyone know what this bird is....
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Bird ID - 12-17-2011, 08:44 PM
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I think this is a Song Sparrow or a Savannah Sparrow but not sure. Anyone know what this bird is.
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12-17-2011, 09:46 PM

That's a tough one... I'm leaning to Savannah Sparrow but not feeling real confident about it.

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12-17-2011, 10:29 PM

Me I can tell an ostrich from a kiwi but not an emu.

Reason for posting is this Cornell Univ bird Id link:
Your online guide to birds and bird watching, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Your guide to birds and bird watching

Information on 585 species in our online bird guide

Latest updates: Expanded info on Hermit Thrush, Turkey Vulture, American Kestrel, and Western Meadowlark. More on their way!

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12-17-2011, 10:57 PM

I subscribe to Birds of North America which is affiliated with Cornell Univ. I couldn't find his bird there or in Sibley's...

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12-18-2011, 01:09 AM

Fox Sparrow, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cool bird!
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12-18-2011, 06:30 AM

I concur with Bruce...nice catch Michael...

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12-18-2011, 08:10 AM

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Yep.. that's what it is... just have to click on the right version of sparrow

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12-18-2011, 08:25 AM

Looks like Bruce is right. I looked up a few other photos online and several are exact matches. Thanks for everyones help.
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