Rare sparrows make guest appearance at Penn

Earlier this year, Penn Medicine epidemiologist Doug Wiebe glimpsed two small all-white birds outside Van Pelt Library that turned out to be albino house sparrows. Their coloration is likely the result of a genetic condition in which a bird’s feathers lack pigment.

Rare painted bunting captivates birdwatchers in O'Hara

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Clay-colored Sparrow by Drew Weber

A rare painted bunting bird is wintering in Bartram's Garden

Rare bird spotted for first time in 40 years at Middle Creek

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Earlier this year, Penn - University of Pennsylvania

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Earlier this year, Penn - University of Pennsylvania