Sparrow in Southern California, USA (1 Viewer)

[bjdonald]

This bird was seen June 15th in my suburban backyard south of Los Angeles in Costa Mesa, California. Sparrows can drive me to cheap liquor. My best guess is a juvenile Junco, perhaps a "gray-headed". Can anyone help on this one?

Thanks,
BJ Donald

 

[KC Foggin]

My first impression was also an immature Junco. No mistaking that pink bill

 

[Whooping Crone]

I'm surprised not to see more white edge to the tail - but I think you are right with juvenile Dark-eyed Junco.

I think the "Oregon" Dark-eyed Junco is most likely in your area.

 

[phil baber]

Dark-Eyed Junco juvenile...

http://i.pbase.com/u44/tgrey/upload/28658423.DarkeyedJuncoJuv2.jpg

 

[Microtus]

"Oregon" Dark-eyed Junco is the breeding form in California.

 

[bjdonald]

Thanks to all for your help.

BJ Donald

 

[Lisa W]

Sparrows can drive me to cheap liquor.

We need to get together sometime, they can do the same to me.
B B B