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These large, long-tailed sparrows breed near treeline at high latitudes and migrate to the southern US during the winter. The adults (especially males) have striking black head and neck markings; juveniles shows just a little of that on its buffy head (the red bill is also distinctive). I photographed these at feeders at the headquarters of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, and in Churchill, Manitoba. |
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