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Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
 (L 5.75" WS 7.5" Wt 0.6 oz)
Actually does live in swamps
...taking advantage of its long legs.
Columbus Park
Chicago
14Apr2012
63rd St Beach
Chicago
06Oct2013
Melospiza in Greek means song
finch; geogiana is after King
George III of England.
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Montrose Point
Chicago
13May2016