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Friday 23rd September 2011, 02:48
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Brewer's or Clay-colored Sparrow? - So. Cal.
I saw this bird yesterday at the Sepulveda Basin near LA and initially assumed Brewer's sparrow as there have been lots of reports of them moving through the region and as I understand they are more common here. However, I have been looking at a lot of photos of clay-colored sparrows and the bird I photographed seems quite similar. I don't have much experience with either species as neither is all that common here, and so I was wondering specifically what characteristics make this a Brewer's rather than a clay-colored sparrow or vice versa. Any thoughts?
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Friday 23rd September 2011, 08:41
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Looks good for Clay-colored to me (unstreaked gray nape, strong face pattern/lateral throat stripe).
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Friday 23rd September 2011, 11:12
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For me Clay-coloured too.
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Friday 23rd September 2011, 12:20
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One more vote for Clay!
/Rasmus |
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