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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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Comments
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