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White-throated Sparrow (Tan-striped form)

Zonotrichia albicollis

Description:

This individual appears to show slight melanism on it's head.

Habitat:

Woods

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 12 years ago
White-throated Sparrow (Tan-striped form)
Zonotrichia albicollis White-throated Sparrow


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1 Comment

keithp2012
keithp2012 12 years ago

I agree that is the bird, but this is darker than all the photos of the tan striped form, look at the face and bill they show much more black coloration. Could this be showing some sort of Melanism?

keithp2012
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keithp2012

New York, USA

Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on Apr 15, 2012

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