Sparrow, Sealy, Texas, 3-26-2017 (1 Viewer)

howiewu

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• Mar 29, 2017

• #1

Hi,

This sparrow got me stumped ... this was taken on March 26, 2017 at Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge in Sealy, Texas (unfortunately, I did not see the Prairie Chickens). Could someone please help with the ID of this sparrow?

Thanks in advance,
Howard

 

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The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• Mar 29, 2017

• #2

Grasshopper Sparrow, I believe.

 

howiewu

Well-known member

• Mar 29, 2017

• #3

How about Henslow's?
(I'm still studying)

 

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fugl

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• Mar 29, 2017

• #4

Grasshopper Sparrow for me also

 

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Caon

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• Mar 29, 2017

• #5

Agree with Grasshopper

 

howiewu

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• Mar 29, 2017

• #6

Ok, thanks. What made me think of Henslow's is it's large(-ish) bill, but the lack of steaks on its side and breast seem to confirm that it is a Grasshopper.

 

RJP

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• Mar 29, 2017

• #7

I also find the olive on the face and head of a Henslow's (but not on this bird) to be very noticeable in the field.