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Sparrow help needed

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June Tveekrem

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June Tveekrem

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:01:39 -0500

This is not exactly an ID question; I'm fairly certain the bird I've 
photographed is a Song Sparrow. But its plumage is rufous, particularly 
on the head. It also has an odd-shaped bill - it has a slight downward 
hook. (There is also a swollen gland or something near one eye - that I 
assume is something wrong with this particular bird. It appears healthy 
otherwise.) Comments? Is this just one of the numerous variations of 
Song Sparrow?

Photos posted at http://junetvee.smugmug.com/nature

June

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June Tveekrem
Columbia, Maryland
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