By your description, and since you did not notice bill, it's hard to
tell. My guess would be Pine siskin...
- Jim Greaves, Thompson Falls MT [below edited for space]
>I didn't get a good look at the beak but my first impression was
>that it was another sparrow but just really small. I didn't notice
>eyebrows or specific markings on the crown. It was very streaked
>with different shades of brown and was lighter over all than an
>English sparrow. The streaks were not limited to the sides but were
>also present on the breast.
>Thanks for your help!
>Jennifer Wallin
>Bellevue, WA