Is this bird a starling or sparrow? Starlings ( see below for pictures ) are born with plentiful whitish down on their head, wings, and back. They have very prominant bright yellow gape flanges (lips) and the inside of their mouth is bright yellow. Starlings are also early nesters and can have young as early as April. Much like the house sparrow they often nest around or in buildings under the eaves, in dryer vents, air conditioners, signs, etc. Starlings will also use nest boxes or natural cavities in trees. Starlings have a harsh raspy call. Here are some photos to help you identify if your baby is a starling or sparrow. Starling babies Sparrow babies Oh no not a starling or house sparrow? See links for other birds on the left!
House Sparrows ( see bellow for pictures ) are born naked, no wispy antennas or fluffy down before the feathers grow in. They have yellow gape flanges (lips) and the inside of their mouth is pink. House sparrows are early nesters and can have young as early as May. They often nest around or in buildings under the eaves, in dryer vents, air conditioners, signs, etc. House sparrows will use nest boxes or natural tree cavities and sometimes build nests in trees/shrubs.
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