Lincoln?Song Sparrow or Cassins Finch? - Birding in BC Community

Lincoln?Song Sparrow or Cassins Finch?#91545

By howzit - Dec 03 3:52 pm

- Dec 03 3:52 pm #91545

I have always had several of these around my feeder, (Nanaimo) feeding among Juncos, Pine Siskins and Purple Finches... finally tired of not knowing exactly what it is. Any guesses?
Thanks

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2o3QkAG]

Howard
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A picture is worth more than a-browsin birds.

Re: Lincoln?Song Sparrow or Cassins Finch?#91546

By GMcD - Dec 03 4:43 pm

- Dec 03 4:43 pm #91546

That's a nice photo of a Fox Sparrow.

Re: Lincoln?Song Sparrow or Cassins Finch?#91550

By howzit - Dec 07 11:12 am

- Dec 07 11:12 am #91550

Fox... ok, I guess I better get a new guide book! lol

Howard
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A picture is worth more than a-browsin birds.

Re: Lincoln?Song Sparrow or Cassins Finch?#91555

By JeffNicholls - Dec 14 9:45 am

- Dec 14 9:45 am #91555

Adding to this, you can tell because of the little triangles on the breast. The triangles are a unique field mark for Fox Sparrows. Contrast this with the breast of the Lincoln's sparrow and you will see the differences.

Re: Lincoln?Song Sparrow or Cassins Finch?#91557

By howzit - Dec 16 10:17 pm

- Dec 16 10:17 pm #91557

Aha! Thanks for the tip.

Howard
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A picture is worth more than a-browsin birds.