Somewhat O/T - Baby Sparrow Question.

[DragnDrop]

This baby bird is in my garden, being fed by a pair of sparrows. I've never before seen a baby sparrow with white patches like he has. Is this normal? Any young ones I've seen had pretty much the adult colouration, but for all I know, they might start off with lots of white.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/321birdlsdbbU.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/321birdtopU.jpg

[Newt]

not sure if this applies to canadian birds
but some bird species will destroy another birds eggs and lay one of their own..
unless they decided to adopt ;D