[Tweeters] Song sparrows with almost no tail

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> On Aug 16, 2021 at 5:44 PM,  <Joan Miller (mailto:jemskink at gmail.com)>  wrote:

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> 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?

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> Joan Miller

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> jemskink at gmail dot com

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