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13-OCT-2008 Tom Grey

Clay-colored Sparrow, hatch year

Palo Alto Baylands

This bird has a deformed bill -- broad scoop-shaped lower mandible, abnormally small upper mandible. See the closeup at http://www.pbase.com/image/104534066 . I believe it is a first-winter bird; note the striping on the crown, which renders the central stripe indistinct -- also remnants of streaking on the side of the breast.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
1/3200s f/6.3 at 700.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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