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What bird is this ? China (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Meerkat
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Larry Sweetland
Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'
Russet Sparrow my first thought, but yes, location would be helpful
johnallcock
Well-known member
I'd also be inclined to Russet Sparrow, which is also more likely than House in most of China (but China is a big place - a better location is always useful).
Jeff Hopkins
Just another...observer
Another for russet sparrow.
I'd go for House Sparrow. In my experience in Japan, the eyebrow of female Russet Sparrow behind the eye leaps out at you as distinctive (see attachments). And the back markings also are very strong compared to House Sparrow, although we can't see these in the overlit photo of the OP. But these birds are usually in flocks - does the OP not have any other photos, especially of the males with this bird?
