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Zonotrichia querula
This species is the largest of the "sparrows" in the family Emberizidae, though other superficially dissimilar species in the family may slightly exceed them in size. They range in total length from 17 to 20 cm (6.7 to 7.9 in), with a 27 cm (11 in) wingspan and weigh from 26 to 49 g (0.92 to 1.7 oz). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 7.7 to 9.2 cm (3.0 to 3.6 in), the tail is 7.6 to 8.8 cm (3.0 to 3.5 in), the bill is 1.1 to 1.4 cm (0.43 to 0.55 in) and the tarsus is 2.2 to 2.5 cm (0.87 to 0.98 in).
Found in woodland next to Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa, OK, USA.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on Apr 26, 2013
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Nice picture! I love these little birds that come only to the great state of Oklahoma from their tundra summer :) beautiful songs too.