ML618315046

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

"We entered this bird as a Presumptive Lark Bunting but was requested by ebird to change it to a Savannah Sparrow.. We cannot guarantee this bird is a Lark Bunting but we cannot call it a Savannah Sparrow.. As shown in this page the attached photos of our Savannah sparrow show some features that are a little similar to a Lark Bunting and our bird but we estimate our presumptive Lark Bunting is at least 7-8 inches (comparing to the Brewer's Blackbirds nearby).. This is similar to a Lark Bunting but a Savannah Sparrow is noticebly very small at 5.5 inches. To keep ebird records as they want and our records correct we change this bird to the "new world sparrow sp." Rare but distinctive view of Female or even late non-breeding possible male Lark Bunting. Large sparrow like bird with large bill. The distinctive features of the female Lark Bunting are the pale scapulars covering bold wingbars and leading to the unique broad white edges on greater coverts. In addition the head has the bold lateral throat stripes followed by bold edges to the auriculars and strong white throat and malar feathers. This bird also show the messy streaks on chest and thighs that continue boldly to the tail which is also very distinctive and uncommon to the sparrow group. Vertical dark bars on frontal lower back are an id feature of non-breeding male so incldued the possability that this is a male?

Technical information

Model

COOLPIX P1000

ISO

250

Focal length

306 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/6.3

Shutter speed

1/500 sec

Dimensions

1689 pixels x 1402 pixels

Original file size

846.42 KB