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Rock Sparrow; Gorrión Chillón

Petronia petronia

Description:

Frequently overlooked due to its similarity to the female House Sparrow but separated by the pale crown stripe. A very close look may reveal a small yellow throat spot visible when the bird raises its head to swallow water.

Habitat:

Mountain airfield @ 1100 metres asl.

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Castilla y León, Spain

Spotted on Jul 26, 2014
Submitted on Dec 1, 2014

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