Please Help ID Sparrows - Southeastern Arizona, USA (1 Viewer)

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

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• Oct 12, 2007

• #1

As a lot of you know, I have an extremely hard time ID'ing Sparrows. I have shots of 3 different sparrows I am in need of help with. Photos 1 & 2 are the same bird, photos 3 & 4 are a second bird, and photo 5 is a third bird. All shots taken on Oct 10, 2007 at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in Arizona.
Any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Lisa

 

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Last edited: Oct 12, 2007

apbarr

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• Oct 12, 2007

• #2

I think #5 is a Lark Sparrow based upon the head and undertail patterns. Possibly 3 and 4 are the same species as well

 

apbarr

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• Oct 12, 2007

• #3

1 and 2 appear to be Savannah Sparrow

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Oct 12, 2007

• #4

I think that 3, 4, and 5 are Lark Bunting. I agree with Savannah Sparrow for 1 and 2.

 

apbarr

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• Oct 12, 2007

• #5

I agree, the prominent eye ring didn't seem right but the plain crown seems better for bunting

 

jcwings

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• Oct 13, 2007

• #6

Microtus said:

I think that 3, 4, and 5 are Lark Bunting. I agree with Savannah Sparrow for 1 and 2.

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I also see this as a Lark Bunting, most likely a female. The large bill caught my eye.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

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• Oct 13, 2007

• #7

Thank you all very much, 2 new life birds for me.
I appreciate the help.
Lisa