Fox Sparrow (Sooty)

There is a strategy behind all the noise! The idea is to scare of predators.

Both love leaf litter. But Fox Sparrow can be very noisy at it.

and the "Dome " shaped head as in 3

and leaf litter! they love litter and foraging!!

another clue is triangular marks on flanks and body.

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/440...
See how the Hermit thrush has a thinner bill and not so deep a brown and slimmer look.

first two shots are frontal view,jellis.

jellis,I do have a pic of front. will post in a minute.

it really didn't turn around But if you compare the two you can really see the difference.

added a few more pictures.

Like you mentioned these are very noisy while foraging in the litter. Almost makes you feel like some large mammal like coyote is around!

I learn as I go. As I find a bird I try to read up on it, look at them at differnet seasons and listen to their songs. I still have some issues like with gulls (never say seagulls) and sparrows. Or hummingbirds other then Anna's. And sometimes I hear them and forget what they were .

HaHa ,that must have been so cute!

Right now they are probably making a loud chatter. I spotted some today being really noisey. Plus they are like Thrushes and Towhees. They make a lot of noise in leaf litter, scratching and digging, sometimes with small groups.
Hermit Thrushes you don't hear them much, maybe a murrr sound. They kinda sneak up on you. One day I was walking down a path and one was right in front of me, keeping pace with me. Someone said it looked like I was taking my bird for a walk.

Thnx Jellis. Delited to spot something new!
You are a genius:)

Hermet Thrush- white under tail
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/an...

Sooty Fox Sparrow- spotted under tail
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/an...

jellis,Hermit thrush?