Sunday, September 15, 2013

Savannah Sparrow/Birding

Savannah Sparrow (Passercilus sandwichensis)

I find many sparrows difficult to identify, but not this one.  When I see a yellow patch by a sparrow's eye, I am pretty sure I am looking at a Savannah Sparrow. (FYI: A birder friend has just told me that White-throated Sparrows also have a yellow patch.  Thanks, Paul!) But these two are Savannah Sparrows.

Savannah Sparrows are are one of the most common sparrows across North America.


Hopping about in some grass

This sparrow is likely foraging for seeds. However during breeding season Savanah Sparrows also eat insects.

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21 comments:

  1. AndySeptember 15, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    So that's what they are. I have seen in my area but never knew what they were. Thank you Camera Girl.

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  2. RevrunnerSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Yep, I'm with you on that one. It can be frustrating to come away from seeing and and only being able to say, "Well, it was small and it was brown." :-)

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  3. IndraniSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    This way that way, looks good every way.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    that's a little cutie

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  5. KateSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I LOVE sparrows because they are so adaptable!!

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  6. MadSnapperSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    really pretty little bird, i like that yellow spot.. sweet and tiny

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  7. MersadSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    So colorful and contrasted. Love it.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  8. BirdmanSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Quite a strong contrast in your first photo: delicate bird and barbed wire.

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  9. TexWisGirlSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    i got to see a flock of these this spring as they migrated north. not quite as bright yellow, then, but still the brow was there. :)

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  10. JudySeptember 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    This is why I love your blog!
    Beautiful pictures and I learn something too.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Such a pretty little sparrow.

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  12. Linda W.September 15, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Nice shots!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Great shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Pretty little birds.

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  15. Anni September 15, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Ya, I'm pretty sure the other sparrow has a much whiter throat. These are what you say they are, and they're gorgeous. I like sparrows.

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  16. JudySeptember 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    I am amazed that you get such good images!!!

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  17. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    HI That is a lovely little bird and well captures

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  18. JackSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    I will have to start looking or the yellow patch.

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  19. Gemma WisemanSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful mottled pattern on the feathers. A real little cutie.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Pretty little bird. I am horrible at identifying birds, but I do enjoy looking at them.

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  21. Pat TillettSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I occasionally see these little guys in my area. I knew they were sparrows, but had no clue what specific kind they were. Thanks!

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