American Tree Sparrow VS Chipping Sparrow .. N. Indiana (1 Viewer)

[kencool]

I would like confirmation that the more closeup photo is that of an American Tree Sparrow and the other a Chipping Sparrow since their differences are so subtle. Both photos were taken within the past week or two in Northern Indiana USA.

 

[spacepilot]

I'm afraid both are Chipping Sparrows. American Tree Sparrow has brown eye lines instead of black, and yellow lower mandible, among other things.

 

[fugl]

Agree, both Chipping Sparrows