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White-throated Sparrow


White-throated Sparrow
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Copyright: PETER TAMAS (sirianul) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 88] (621)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: CANON 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 400mm f5.6L USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-21 17:23
Viewed: 594
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The White-throated Sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis, is a passerine bird of the American sparrow family Emberizidae. The White-throated Sparrow is 17 cm (6.75 inches) in length with a wingspan of 23 cm (9 inches) Typical weight is 26 grams (0.91 oz).
There are two adult plumage variations known as the tan-striped and white-striped forms. On the white-striped form the crown is black with a white central stripe. The supercilium is white as well. The auriculars are gray with the upper edge forming a black eye line.
On the tan form, the crown is dark brown with a tan central stripe. The supercilium is tan as well. The auriculars are gray/light brown with the upper edge forming a brown eye line. Both variations feature dark eyes, a white throat, yellow lores and gray bill. There is variation and some individuals may show dark lateral stripes of each side of the throat.
The breast has gray/tan streaks and the streaks continue down the flanks but the belly is generally light gray. The wings are rufus with two distinct white wing bars. Sexes are morphologically similar.
White-throated Sparrows breed in central Canada and New England. They nest either on the ground under shrubs or low in trees in deciduous or mixed forest areas and lay 3-5 brown-marked blue or green-white eggs.In winter, it migrates to the southern and eastern USA. This bird is a rare vagrant to western Europe.These birds forage on the ground under or near thickets or in low vegetation. They mainly eat seeds, insects and berries.
This picture was taken in Toronto Central Island.
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Good composition. I like very much the cosy position of this lovely bird.
regards
Pierre

Hello Peter,

Beautiful capture of this bird.
Nice colours with excellent detail.
Good composition and light.

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 88 W: 0 N: 7] (534)
  • [2008-10-22 12:29]

Hi Peter
Good pose for this fat bird.
Good light and details.
Regards Jiri.

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