Sparrow species?

[sbutk 20]

Hi.  Shot this unfamiliar bird today in the parking lot of a hawkwatch in northern NJ.  I found what seems to be a really close match with my Audubon app for Android, but the bird’s range seems to be off.  Could this be a Clay-colored Sparrow?  Thanks.

 

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[The Bird Nuts 2,885]

That is a Snow Bunting.

[Kevin 2,373]

I agree.

[sbutk 20]

Just a little surprised that the app would be off.  They have the range being essentially a narrowing vertical band down the middle of North America.  They are shown as "Uncommon" in southern Ontario (Niagara Falls region), though, so I suppose maybe this could be even more of a "stray", haha.

Remains to be seen whether anyone else chimes in, though.  Thanks for your swift response, though.  I do believe you've lowered my record to having a response within just 5 minutes of posting! 

 

EDIT: I see now, you were agreeing with Snow Bunting.  Thanks for your second!

Edited November 21, 2019 by sbutk

[sbutk 20]

10 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said:

That is a Snow Bunting.

 

Oops, I do stand corrected.  Hadn't seen your post until after responding to Kevin.  Thanks, that does look to be a perfect match, for both plumage and range.

And the Life List creeps up another tick tonight...  😁

[Kevin 2,373]

Congrats!

[Charlie Spencer 2,413]

14 hours ago, sbutk said:

Thanks for your swift response, though.  I do believe you've lowered my record to having a response within just 5 minutes of posting! 

They like you better than they like me.  

[Kevin 2,373]

27 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said:

They like you better than they like me.  

Your reputation says that you are well liked.

Edited November 21, 2019 by Kevin

[HamRHead 1,183]

7 minutes ago, Kevin said:

Your reputation says that you are well liked.

touché 

[Trevor L. 286]

10 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said:

They like you better than they like me.  

Aw, Charlie, no!!!! You’re the best!!!!