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Chondestes grammacus
Large sparrow but these were slender in built. Back is brown with light streaking, wing feathers have lighter edges. Long tail with light color one edges. Light color almost grey underneath with dark spot on chest. The most prominent feature is the face. Distinct pattern of reddish brown, pale yellow and white. There is white stripe on top of the head.
open areas with very little growth in spring. Small or sparse trees and bushes.
Spotted on Apr 28, 2013
Submitted on Apr 29, 2013
4 Comments
Let's see which is worse Tobacco Trees or Poison Oak? I think they should have removed the Poison Oak and left the trees for the hummingbirds.
Calliope's are cute.
They removed the tobacco trees from the open space. Otherwise it attracted hummingbirds. These trees are very invasive .
Funny how you are looking for one bird and you find something else. I was trying to find a Calliope Hummingbird or a Black-chinned Hummingbird. Cause this is a Tobacco Tree that they love. Then I spot these sparrows instead.
another great spot!