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The Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus, breeds over most of Europe and Siberia, and allied forms occur in other parts of Asia. It has been introduced to Australia, and the United States (where it is known as the Eurasian Tree Sparrow or German Sparrow to differentiate it from the native, unrelated American Tree Sparrow), where German immigrants introduced it to the area around St. Louis in the 1870s. From there, it has slowly expanded its range into Illinois and Missouri. Changes in farming methods have meant that this species is declining in some parts of western Europe
The Tree Sparrow is 12.514 cm long. The adult's crown and nape are rich chestnut, and on the white cheeks and ear-coverts there is a triangular black patch; the chin and throat are black. Two distinct though narrow white bars cross the brown wings. In summer the bill is lead-blue, and in winter almost black. The legs are pale brown and the irides hazel. The sexes are practically alike.
The young, even in the nest, closely resemble their parents. They are said to be duller, and the face pattern is less distinct. The breast and belly are browner than in the adult.
The Tree Sparrow's voice is more shrill than the House Sparrow's; the call is a shorter chip, and the song, consisting of modulated chirps, is more musical.
This bird is often confused with the larger House Sparrow, but its rich brown, almost coppery head, the black patch on its white cheeks, and the double white wing bar, together with its slighter and more graceful build, are distinctive. |
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Lovely colors and composition! Sparrows might be the most common bird around, but they are really so beautiful. I never tire of seeing them. You've caught this one in such a natural and cute pose, also. Good job!
Penny
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Cześć Marks,
Ladna poza, dobra ostrość w naturalnym otoczeniu i kolorach. Excellent.
Pozdrawiam, Paweł.
Salut Marx,tout simplement beau,j'adore la composition.Bien joué
Mich
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- Justi (10)
- [2007-10-27 15:04]
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Bardzo ładne zdjęcie. Doskonała ostrość. Nawet błysk w oku zaakcentowany. Gratuluje!
Pozdrawiam
Marx,
Very nice,
I like this,
Done very well
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