Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Durham Co., NC 6 Apr 2006 In breeding plumage, they have a rich chestnut cap, black eye line, and "sharp" coloration. |
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Catawba Co., NC 31 Jan 2008 In winter plumage, especially in young birds, they crown is more diffuse & dull chestnut, the eye line is less dark, and the overall pattern & colors are less bold. | |
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Catawba Co., NC 31 Jan 2008 Note that the eye line extends in front of the eye toward the bill. This helps distinguish Chipping Sparrows from Clay-coloreds and Brewer's. | |
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Catawba Co., NC 31 Jan 2008 |
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Wake Co., NC 28 Sep 2012 |
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Missoula Co., MT 15 Sep 2013 | |
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Missoula Co., MT 15 Sep 2013 Note the gray rump contrasting with the back color. |
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