Sparrows - ID please

[Uhland]

Can anyone ID?
From New Jersey, USA


http://www.uhland.us/photos/188885838-L-8.jpg


http://www.uhland.us/photos/188885683-L-8.jpg

[EdV]

Kinda small but #1 looks like a Song Sparrow and #2 looks to a Wren (possibly a House Wren).

And if I am right, I may actually be getting the hang of this bird id stuff. :D

[Ephily]

First of all, fantastic pictures!
As for your birds, the first is a Song Sparrow and the second is indeed a Wren. You can tell a sparrow from a wren in many ways, but one of the easiest ways is by looking at the beak. The sparrow has a heavy bill for cracking seeds, while the wren has a long slender bill.
As for the wren, this specific one is a Marsh Wren.

[EdV]

As for the wren, this specific one is a Marsh Wren.

At least I got the Wren part right!;)

[Uhland]

First of all, fantastic pictures!

Thanks!

And thanks for the help you both.


:D

[Uhland]

Got one more I cant ID.
Is it a finch or Sparrow?

I cant find it listed under either.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Jersey_birds

http://www.uhland.us/photos/190606010-L-1.jpg

[EdV]

Because it is a Goldfinch and not a Sparrow! :)

[Uhland]

Its a female!
Thanks =)

[EdV]

Possibly but I am not sure. 'Round this time the Goldfinches transition from their breeding plumage (bright yellow) to their winter plumage (more of a light olive green).

[Dbirdman]

The first is a song sparrow, #2 is a Marsh wren, and #3 is a Female American Goldfinch.
Great captures of all of them!

~David

[memorex88]

Well done on the great little guys :D

[canonloader]

Definately nice shots.