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Chipping Sparrow, Mt. Tolmie
Victoria BC
An atypical Chipping Sparrow on Mt. Tolmie sings in its dry, insect-like trill. This white-cheeked bird lacks the black stripe through the eye, and gray face of a typical "Chippie". This is likely the same bird Jody Wells referred to as the "intrigue bird", as a frontal view from below sparks hopes for a rarity (see previous photo).. This plumage variation is possibly a form of leucism or partial albinism. Comments please.
Chipping Sparrow, Mt. Tolmie
Victoria BC
An atypical Chipping Sparrow on Mt. Tolmie sings in its dry, insect-like trill. This white-cheeked bird lacks the black stripe through the eye, and gray face of a typical "Chippie". This is likely the same bird Jody Wells referred to as the "intrigue bird", as a frontal view from below sparks hopes for a rarity (see previous photo).. This plumage variation is possibly a form of leucism or partial albinism. Comments please.