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Took this today, 2 Jul 2021 in a Las Vegas backyard Based on the beak and black coloring, I would guess house sparrow, but I've never seen one with this orange-ish tint. Can anyone verify what it is? Thanks Steve

Charlie, Sorry, didn't see the last post. I'm on the NW side right off Grand Teton / Grand Canyon; I was in Summerlin while at Nellis in the 90s. Later worked at Indian Springs, now done. I went with the kids often to Red Rock, sometimes Mt Charleston - only a couple times to Zion / Bryce

Thanks, I'll get the National Geographic; I'm surprised it's on sale for $25. I already have National Audubon North America and Stokes West for travel, they just don't help as much with all the color variations I see. I've been surprised at all the species I see just in my Las Vegas 30' by 50' back yard. Yesterday we had a sharp-shinned chasing sparrows around the yard. I spent a lot of time trying to decide if it was a Coopers or a Sharp, but decided Sharp based on size; the cinder block he's sitting on is 8" high

Thanks Charlie. If you don't mind, what's your opinion on best sources? I've been using a couple books and sites, but I obviously need something different

the female is less timid, I got a better shot of her

Yes, I was thinking Orange Crowned Warbler, not sure why I typed Sparrow. But thanks for telling me what it really is ! I appreciate it

Taken 3 Jan 2020 in Las Vegas. Is this an Orange Crowned Sparrow? I'm confused by the red stripe on the head Thanks, Steve

Thank you! I really appreciate it

I took these photos in Medellin Colombia on June 20, this year; I can't find any bird photos that are even close. Any help is appreciated!

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Taken Dec 2018 in Las Vegas NV Floyd Lamb State Park, I'm still confused. They both look like Brewers, but one has yellow eyes. The pics were taken a few minutes apart. I appreciate your help

Took these pictures today, in a subdivision in Las Vegas; I could not get close to the bird, and it kept moving around. My birding book is inadequate, if you have any recommendations...Thanks in advance! Steve

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

I took this at Corn Creek, near Las Vegas NV on March 12, 2019. I did not hear it sing or chirp; this is the best photo, and the only angle I could get. Any help would really be appreciated!