House Sparrow? 10/20/14, DE, USA (1 Viewer)

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Kelly Colgan Azar

Well-known member

• Oct 21, 2014

• #1

Hi Birders,
Is this a House Sparrow? Photographed in brushy field in Northern
Delaware, USA, 10/20/14.

Thank you very much for your help.

Best,
Kelly

 

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fugl

Well-known member

• Oct 21, 2014

• #2

Yes, House Sparrow

 

David FG

The Big Dipper

• Oct 21, 2014

• #3

It certainly is.

 

Colin

Axeman (Retired)

• Oct 21, 2014

• #4

And it's female.

 

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Kelly Colgan Azar

Well-known member

• Oct 21, 2014

• #5

Thanks Fugl, David and Colin,
I've only ever seen house sparrows in Central Park when I lived in NY and they were small, grey and dusty, not plump and pinkish like this one. I guess the country air has done them good, alas.
Thanks for the id.
Best,
Kelly