SteveS Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 It is a young House Sparrow. I wonder if it's melanistic. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Definitely House Sparrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Dilute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Feet look quite large as well, but house sparrow looks to be the only option with that clear breast and overall impression. Melanistic birds are extremely rare, but it looks as if this could be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Bird-Boys said: Dilute? It would be pale if it was dilute. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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