Breeds in wet grasslands & sedgy areas in Canada and the central border US states. In NC it a local and fairly rare in similar habitats in winter in the coastal plain.
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Le Conte's Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii)Carteret Co., NC14 Jan 2007DigiscopedFairly plain cheek surrounded by orange. (Note, out of habit, I accidentally stamped these pics "2006", when they were actually taken in 2007.)Le Conte's Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii)Carteret Co., NC14 Jan 2007DigiscopedLe Conte's Sparrows can be very secretive and quiet, however, at times they'll perch about knee high to have a look around.(Ammodramus leconteii)Carteret Co., NC14 Jan 2007>DigiscopedFine streaks on buffy breast and heavily streaked sides & flanks.Le Conte's Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii)Carteret Co., NC14 Jan 2007DigiscopedNote purplish nape with fine streaks and white central crown stripe.
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