Lincoln's Sparrow or Song Sparrow? Richmond, California, USA (1 Viewer)

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timholland

Member

• Jan 14, 2018

• #1

Hi,

I saw this bird this morning and in the moment was convinced it was a Lincoln's Sparrow - but now looking at the photos, I am wondering if it is just a Song Sparrow? I had thought a lighter bill than Song and seems to have a buffy eye ring - but body maybe seems too heavy for Lincoln's. Also, behavior was Song-like - perching in the open for a while.

If anybody can help me out I would appreciate it. Also, if you can let me know how best to distinguish between them, that would be very helpful.

Thank you,
Tim

 

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KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Jan 14, 2018

• #2

I'm going with a Lincoln Sparrow

 

The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• Jan 14, 2018

• #3

Yes, Lincoln's Sparrow.

 

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fugl

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2018

• #4

Lincoln’s

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Jan 14, 2018

• #5

Lincoln's for me.

 

T

timholland

Member

• Jan 14, 2018

• #6

Great. Thanks everybody!