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Old 06-18-2009, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by llaran View Post
I have seen several rust colored birds recently and would like to know what they are.

The color is red/brown with a light breast, it hops and seems to be getting insects from the grass, it is about the size of a cardinal but a little thinner.

got any ideas?
I betcha it's a Southern Steel Sparling--> they turn a rust color during the rainy season!