ML645365482

Detalles de la observación

Continuing bird. Seen again about 30–40 yards west of the yellow gate in the same general area as previous reports. Showed classic Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) behavior — low, quick ground-running with a slightly cocked tail, sticking to sparse shrubs and open patches. Plumage and structure fit Sagebrush cleanly: • Narrow, non-bold malar stripe, lacking the thick, high-contrast look typical of Bell’s (A. belli canescens) • Cooler gray tones across head and nape • Light, diffuse dorsal streaking • Subtle facial pattern with a thin eyering and muted auriculars • Slightly slimmer build, longer tail impression, and that upright alert posture Sagebrush often shows Bird remained silent; no vocalizations heard. Strong, extended visuals — confidently identified as Sagebrush Sparrow.