[Tweeters] Song sparrows with almost no tail

[Joan Miller]

Hi Tweets,

I have two song sparrows in my yard that have almost no tail feathers, just
little stubby feathers. Has anyone else seen something like this? I recall
in past years I have seen one like this, and figured it had escaped some
kind of predator. But with two now, it must be genetic. They seem healthy
otherwise and can fly. Thoughts?

Joan Miller
West Seattle
jemskink at gmail dot com
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