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American Tree Sparrow


American Tree Sparrow
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Copyright: PETER TAMAS (sirianul) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 88] (617)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: CANON 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 400mm f5.6L USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-30 14:05
Viewed: 503
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The American Tree Sparrow, Spizella arborea, is a medium-sized sparrow.

Adults have a rusty cap and grey underparts with a small dark spot on the breast. They have a rusty back with lighter stripes, brown wings with white bars and a slim tail. Their face is grey with a rusty line through the eye. Their flanks are splashed with light brown. They are similar in appearance to the Chipping Sparrow.

Their breeding habitat is tundra or the northern limits of the boreal forest in Alaska and northern Canada. They nest on the ground.

These birds migrate to the United States or southern Canada to spend the winter. Usually, Chipping Sparrows are moving south around the same time as these birds arrive.

These birds forage on the ground or in low bushes, often in flocks when not nesting. They mainly eat seeds and insects, some berries. They are commonly seen near feeders with Dark-eyed Juncos.

This bird's song is a sweet high warble descending in pitch and becoming buzzy near the finish.
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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 129 N: 300] (1685)
  • [2009-01-30 15:48]

Hi Peter

great capture and sharpness
I like the colors of the bird and the BG that improves the body's bird and details.
good light and POV..

Taba

Hallo Peter
You managed to capture this lovely Sparrow, in a great pose. I like the slightly tilted head. Clear details of the paws, eyes and beak are beautifully displayed, and especially the feathers in its variation of colour are a delight to look at. Good focus, good sharpness and good framing. Image presented in a delightful manner. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

Hello Peter,
Very beautiful capture. I particularly like the the lighting.
Good focus on this great pose. Light play on the sharp perch is wonderful. In addition there's a matching background.
Well done.
Thanks for sharing.
Annick

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