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Tree Sparrow


Tree Sparrow
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1841 W: 109 N: 4244] (14071)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro, Digital ISO-400, Matin 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-10 2:16
Viewed: 182
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is 12.5–14 cm (5–5½ in) long, with a wingspan of about 21 cm (8.25 in) and a weight of 24 g (0.86 oz), making it roughly 10% smaller than the House Sparrow. The adult's crown and nape are rich chestnut, and there is a kidney-shaped black ear patch on each pure white cheek; the chin, throat, and the area between the bill and throat are black. The upperparts are light brown, streaked with black, and the brown wings have two distinct narrow white bars. The legs are pale brown, and the bill is lead-blue in summer, becoming almost black in winter.

This sparrow is distinctive even within its genus in that it has no plumage differences between the sexes; the juvenile also resembles the adult, although the colours tend to be duller. Its contrasting face pattern makes this species easily identifiable in all plumages; the smaller size and brown, not grey, crown are additional differences from the male House Sparrow. Adult and juvenile Tree Sparrows undergo a slow complete moult in the autumn, and show an increase in body mass despite a reduction in stored fat. The change in mass is due to an increase in blood volume to support active feather growth, and a generally higher water content in the body.

This sparrow is naturally distributed across all of Europe and Asia and has been introduced to other parts of the world such as North America and Australia. This one was taken in Singapore Botanical Gardens.

Source: Wikipedia
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-10-10 2:21]

Hi Chris,

An interesting image. Excellent playing them. Gorgeous colors with a great BG.
Have a nice weekend,
Adrian

Hi and Good Morning Chris,

A good capture of this pretty tree sparrow in lovely posture. I also captured and uploaded some shots from this beuty sometimes ago.
Thanks for posting this and greetings from sunny (like spring) Izmir!
Have a nice WE mate!
Cheers,

Bayram

Ciao Chris, lovely sparrow in nice pose, beautiful natural colors and splendid details, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Chris,
a beautiful picture of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow, good sharpness and splendid natural colours, very good POV and very nice composition with an ideal OOF BG.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hi Chris,
Excellent capture of this Sparrow, good POV and BG.
TFS. Ferran

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2558] (9021)
  • [2009-10-13 2:09]

Hi Chris,
though this bird is quite common here, the presentation of it is really splendid. You have given a blurry background to enhance the bird. The eye is lively and the pattern of the feathers on the wing is well seen.
A nice composition.

regards,
Foozi

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