Botteri's Sparrow (Peucaea botterii), private residence, Patagonia Lake, Santa Cruz County

This Botteri's Sparrow was discovered and photographed by Alan Schmierer on 03 February 2012

Accidental, or at least extremely hard to detect, during winter.

Streaked back, flat head and large bill distinguish it from the similar Cassin's Sparrow.

03 February 2012, photo by Alan Schmierer

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