Ryan Van Manen Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Observed a few days ago in Chicago, Illinois in the middle of the city among a group of house sparrows. Pictures are a little blurry. Slightly more upright than house sparrows; hopping on the grass. A light brown streak visible above and below the eye. Black spots on the upper chest. I thought it could be a harris sparrow, but not sure. I don't see black on top of the head. Not familiar with midwest birds, so any input would be appreciated! Thanks! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Harris's Sparrow is correct. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Van Manen Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 How do you know, @Quiscalus quiscula? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ryan Van Manen said: How do you know, @Quiscalus quiscula? There are very few sparrows that have a black spotted pattern on their chest like that. It also has a relatively plain pale brown head. These birds are pretty distinctive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: Harris's Sparrow is correct. Agreed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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