Robert Abraham of Christiansburg saw this unidentified bird on the Huckleberry Trail. He sent it out to several avid 'birders' who think it might be some kind of hybrid. Can you tell us what species the bird is? You can leave a comment below.
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The bird looks like a domestic society finch who has flown the coop! Search online for pictures of them; they is a lot of variation in color and pattern. Hope this helps.
Comment by Rose Norris — July 3, 2009 @ 8:34 am