sixfros 6 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Looking through my old pictures of a bird I tried to identify when I was less familiar with American birds, I found the following two pics, possibly of the same bird, ID'd as Field Sparrows. I don't think they are, but can't get purchase on what they could be. Any input would be welcome. Sighted at Rockfish Valley Trail, VA, on Sept. 7, 2018. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Metaquatic 32 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Blue Grosbeak female? Curved culmen but not much of a buffy breast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Metaquatic 32 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 changing to Indigo Bunting female. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Leukering 3,374 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Very worn adult Song Sparrow and fresh juv Indigo Bunting 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sixfros 6 Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Thanks--I think they are two different birds, based on bill size. I also thought that the Indigo Bunting looked more likely when I went back and looked at the second pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 1,322 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 5 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: Very worn adult Song Sparrow What about that really thick bill? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Leukering 3,374 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: What about that really thick bill? An illusion created by the worn plumage being compressed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 1,322 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, Tony Leukering said: An illusion created by the worn plumage being compressed That's what I thought. Just wanted to make sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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