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Topic Categories: Birding • Mystery Birds • Photography
Posted on: December 31, 2008 9:59 AM, by "GrrlScientist"
tags: Savannah Sparrow, Passerculus sandwichensis, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Savannah Sparrow, Passerculus sandwichensis, photographed in Snohomish County, Washington State. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: Marv Breece, 19 April 2007 [larger view].
Canon EOS 350D 1/2000s f/6.3 at 270.0mm iso400.
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
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My first impression is savannah sparrow because of the streaked breast and the yellow stripe above the eye, but I'm not too familiar with the sparrows in Washington state.
Posted by: JPS | December 31, 2008 11:43 AM
I'm going to say Savannah Sparrow, based on the "yellowish supraloral", "whitish median crown-stripe", "fine streaks", and "white belly" (Sibley).
Posted by: John Callender | December 31, 2008 12:19 PM
Savannah sparrow for the yellow eyebrow, streaked breast, and pink legs. I had to check the date of the photo; it wouldn't be around in Washington this time of year.
Posted by: Brent | December 31, 2008 12:32 PM
Happy 2009 dear grrrl. May it bring you much happiness.
Posted by: Tabor | December 31, 2008 1:10 PM
Yes, savannah sparrow - yellow stripe on head, pink legs, and the way the chest is spotted
Posted by: The Ridger | January 1, 2009 6:50 PM