sixfros Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaquatic Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Blue Grosbeak female? Curved culmen but not much of a buffy breast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaquatic Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 changing to Indigo Bunting female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Very worn adult Song Sparrow and fresh juv Indigo Bunting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfros Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: Very worn adult Song Sparrow What about that really thick bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: What about that really thick bill? An illusion created by the worn plumage being compressed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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