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Old Saturday 1st September 2012, 22:20   #1
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Sparrow - Cyprus

Dark markings along the flank suggest this may be a Spanish Sparrow, but I'm not confident. Small flock seen feeding in bushes in a rural seeting near Polis.

Please could someone confirm ID ?

Thank you.

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Old Saturday 1st September 2012, 22:27   #2
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Spanish, (male) for the reason you state.
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Old Sunday 2nd September 2012, 02:49   #3
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