nevsar Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Hi Folks, This is from the same trip (in White Mountains region in NH) for which I had asked earlier about the Bicknell's/Hermit thrush. I would like your thoughts on the following two birds: 1) A Lincoln's sparrow? [While it does not have the crisp streaks on the breast I've seen on an adult, it does not look like a swamp or song sparrow to me either] 2) A young or female Common Yellowthroat? [The faint eyebrow is throwing me off] Thanks for the help! Edited July 19, 2018 by nevsar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1: Lincoln's or Song 2: Common Yellowthroat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevsar Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi Sean, Thanks for your input. The reason I did not think it was a Song sparrow was because: - I would expect the streaks on chest to be more discernible, extending further down, and may be a small spot on the chest - More contrasting facial patterns (see first photo) Of course, if this was a juvenile, then I am not confident about the points mentioned above :) - Nevine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 The sparrow is a juvenile (it still has its fleshy gape) which makes it a lot more difficult to ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevsar Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thanks folks. I'll leave it as sparrow sp. then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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