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SPARROWS

Actually it should be "sparrows, relatives, and unrelated
things that might be considered sparrowish". Generally
LBJ's - little brown jobs - but not all are little. Though
many are variations of browns, blacks, rufous and buff. Somewhat
confusing at first, a myriad of beautiful intricate patterns
especially on their heads, become evident with close inspection.
Like warblers, each occupies a slightly different niche,
and exploits it differently. Though in winter when our local
diversity is at peak, several types may be found in a flock together.

Field Sparrow

Chipping Sparrows, mostly first winter immatures

Chipping Sparrow in alternate (breeding) plumage

Cassin's Sparrow

Vesper Sparrow

Lark Sparrow

Clay-colored Sparrow

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Black-throated Sparrow

Of course Towhees (below) aren't sparrows, but are very like "giant" sparrows.

Spotted Towhee

Canyon Towhee

Lark Bunting
(Look at the size of that bill!)

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