Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
(L 7" WS 10.5" WT 1.1 oz)
Jarvis Sanctuary
Chicago Lakefront
24Oct2011
Sparrows who emulate peacocks
are likely to break a thigh.
are likely to break a thigh.
(Burmese Proverb)
Large sparrow with bold
streaks and spots underneath.
streaks and spots underneath.
Columbus Park
Chicago
13Apr2011
flash photos
Passerella in Latin means small
sparrow; iliaca in Latin means
flanks or groin.
sparrow; iliaca in Latin means
flanks or groin.
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Bob Sundstrom
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