1-2-3 Cute As Can Be – #12
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These three adorable birds are not only all sparrows, they also include the bonus theme of snow that we just received from the nor-easter.
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House Sparrow (female) with a seed
Length 5.9-6.7 in (15-17 cm)
Weight 0.9-1.1 oz (27-30 g)
Wingspan 7.5-9.8 in (19-25 cm)
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Dark-eyed Junco
Length 5.5-6.3 in (14-16 cm)
Weight 0.6-1.1 oz (18-30 g)
Wingspan 7.1-9.8 in (18-25 cm)
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White-throated Sparrow
Length 6.3-7.1 in (16-18 cm)
Weight 0.8-1.1 oz (22-32 g)
Wingspan 7.9-9.1 in (20-23 cm)
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One more bonus! The White-throated Sparrow did a cute puff-up to help stay warm as it rested. Look how big s/he gets!
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White-throated Sparrow puffed up for the cold
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