can this be a (F) or n(J) of a purple grosbeak? USA (1 Viewer)

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samsam

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• Dec 16, 2017

• #1

Beak fits,the tail looks too short for a (F) maybe a (J) 22.8.2017 at bombey hook deleware USA
thanx in advance

 

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AidenD

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• Dec 16, 2017

• #2

There is no such thing as a Purple Grosbeak. The bird in question is a House Sparrow. Do you mean a Pine Grosbeak?

 

nbalblas

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• Dec 16, 2017

• #3

I think he means Purple Finch. Agree on ID

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Dec 16, 2017

• #4

I agree on House Sparrow.

 

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birdmeister

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• Dec 17, 2017

• #5

House sparrow for me too. Perhaps he meant a Blue Grosbeak, Passerina caerulea. I think that would be a plausible target bird at Bombay Hook in August.

 

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samsam

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• Dec 17, 2017

• #6

sorry, I ment Blue Grosbeak here is a shot of the Male

birdmeister said:

House sparrow for me too. Perhaps he meant a Blue Grosbeak, Passerina caerulea. I think that would be a plausible target bird at Bombay Hook in August.

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thanks for the house sparrow answer

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Dec 17, 2017

• #7

Samson, your latest photo is indeed of a male Blue Grosbeak.