Sunday, October 17, 2010

American Chipping Sparrows of the Vermilon River





Recognizable by the rufous (rusty red) cap and the white eyebrow, these little fellows are common to the area. Chipping refers to their chipping call or trill.

2 comments:

  1. Alas, another young White-crowned Sparrow. A Chipping Sparrow would have a contrasting light gray rump.

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  2. Oh well I checked out the web sites you gave me and agree.

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