Date:         Mon, 15 Dec 2003 10:39:41 -0500
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From:         "Mary O. Huebner" <orleanslodge@HEREINTOWN.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mystery Bird ID?
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Denise,  I don't think so.  I saw it pruning and could see the orange around the neck.  I think that is one of its markings.

Mary
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Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Mystery Bird ID?


Could the bird have been eating orange or red berries that stained the plumage?

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From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:MDOSPREY@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM] On Behalf Of Mary Huebner
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 10:17 AM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Mystery Bird ID?


I have a mystery bird in my driveway and need help with an ID. It is a fairly large bird (about Cardinal size), looks like a juvenile sparrow to me.  It has a bold eye strip, black legs,and orange at the throat.  Its breast is very heavily marked.  The feathering makes me think it is a juvenile.  It sort of looks like a female red-winged black bird, but the orange at the throat has me puzzled.  Appreciate help on this.

Thanks,

Mary Huebner
Little Orleans, MD

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