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Song Sparrow

Earth » North America » United States » Delaware » New Castle County

Date: February 26, 2010

Posted by Ted Kropiewnicki on February 27, 2010 23:33. Last updated: April 16, 2011 19:37.

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Try Lincoln's Sparrow. If there are no other similar species in your area then it is definate.

Posted by Talen on May 12, 2010 03:14. Last updated: May 12, 2010 03:15.

Lincoln's Sparrow
Thanks Talen! Lincoln's Sparrow, thanks for getting me on the right track.

Posted by Ted Kropiewnicki on May 12, 2010 08:50. Last updated: April 16, 2011 19:29.

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Posted by Ted Kropiewnicki on May 12, 2010 08:52.

Not Lincoln's
This is actually a Song Sparrow. The streaking on a Lincoln's is much finer and that species shows a tan breast band which this individual is lacking.

Posted by Corey Husic on April 10, 2011 07:28.

Changed Taxon
Media was moved from Melospiza lincolnii.
Thanks Corey, thick streaks on chest support your ID.

Posted by Ted Kropiewnicki on April 16, 2011 19:35. Last updated: April 16, 2011 19:37.

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