These small have started coming to our garden in the past week (it's mid-February) here in Los Angeles. They appear in groups of five or so, and are attracted to a bunch of pet rabbit forage hay.
Sometimes I see a bird of similar size with a reddish breast with them. I have seen this bird eating the blossoms on an ornamental plum tree. Could this be the same bird, different age/sex?
I hope the photo is useful. The best I could manage with my camera's zoom.
Thanks everyone!
Looks like the house sparrow we had in Whittier CA
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I would say House Sparrow too.
Yes, House Sparrow - your photo shows a male (black bib) and a female. The male appears to be collecting nesting material. The ones with reddish breasts are some other species, possibly House Finch.
This message was edited Feb 14, 2009 12:38 PM
Ditto to House Sparrow
Resin
Thanks everyone. Over breakfast I'll nonchalantly comment on the house sparrows gathering nest material and see if anyone calls my bluff.
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