Savanah Sparrow or Juvenile Song Sparrow? No. VA, USA (1 Viewer)

[gsimonel]

I took this photograph today. The bird was is a brush area abutting a golf course in Northern Virginia. Song sparrows are very common around here. I haven't seen any Savanah sparrows before, but this looks more like a Savanah than a juvenile song sparrow. Is a possible to make a positive ID?

 

[Lisa W]

I think it is a female House Finch. Looks like to much streaking to be a song or Savannah.

 

[gsimonel]

I hadn't thought of a house finch. I just found another photo that I took today. I think it's the same bird, and I think this also supports your ID. Thanks, Lisa W.

 

[qwerty5]

Yes, for sure a House Finch