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House Sparrow


House Sparrow
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-17 10:23
Viewed: 730
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Just a male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus, 15 cm) caught in my garden near the feeders. Usually they don't feed on the feeders but at that time of the year they come very often.

From: www.birds.cornell.edu

The Sparrow to many, the House Sparrow was introduced into North America from its native Europe in the 1850s. It successfully spread across the continent, and is abundant in urban and agricultural habitats. Although it is found in many remote places, it nearly always stays near people and their buildings.

Description
Small, stocky songbird.
Bill thick.
Legs short.
Chest unstreaked.
Wingbars.
Male with black throat and white cheeks.

Size: 14-16 cm (6-6 in)
Wingspan: 19-25 cm (7-10 in)
Weight: 26-32 g (0.92-1.13 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male with reddish back and black bib, female brown with eyestripe.

Sound
Calls a slightly metallic "cheep, chirrup." Song a series of cheeps.


Conservation Status
Competition from the House Sparrow for cavity nests can cause decline of some native species. House Sparrow populations declining across most of range. You can help scientists learn more about this species by participating in the Celebrate Urban Birds! project.

Other Names
Moineau domestique (French)
Gorrión domestico, Gorrión común (Spanish)


Cool Facts

The House Sparrow was introduced into Brooklyn, New York, in 1851. By 1900 it had spread to the Rocky Mountains. Its spread throughout the West was aided by additional introductions in San Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah.


The House Sparrow has been present in North America long enough for evolution to have influenced their morphology. Populations in the north are larger than those in the south, as is generally true for native species (a relationship known as Bergman's Rule).


Although not a water bird, the House Sparrow can swim if it needs to, such as to escape a predator. Sparrows caught in a trap over a water dish tried to escape by diving into the water and swimming underwater from one part of the trap to another.


The House Sparrow is a frequent dust bather. It throws soil and dust over its body feathers, just as if it were bathing with water.
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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2007-11-17 10:25]

Hello Mario,

Nice composition. Focus is good and we can see a lot of detail of the sparrow. Good contrast against the background.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2007-11-17 10:28]

M. Mario, c'est une des plus belles photos de moineau que j'ai vues. J'aime les photos de moineaux, qu'on rende finalement aux moineaux leur lettre de noblesse: ils sont de beaux oiseaux en déclin. Merci pour cette photo, j'adore le fond vert et les deux branches. Quelle belle clarté et quelle belle netteté, encore et encore une fois, c'est un plaisir à voir... Merci,

Francine

Salut Mario,
Une excellent composition, très bonne netteté et d'un détail incroyable. Tu as du être assez proche!
Bien à toi, Mike

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2267 W: 10 N: 2646] (15625)
  • [2007-11-17 10:31]

Hola amigo Mario,
precioso y nítido disparo,
agradable compo y bg,
magnífico pov,
saludos

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 87 N: 697] (6141)
  • [2007-11-17 10:32]

salut Mario,

grande classe cette image parfaitement réalisée, la qualité est extra ce qui donne des détails exceptionnels. Superbe lumère et bg comme je les aimes, cad discret, flou et complémentaire du sujet.
bravo
gaetan

Excelente captura.
Buenos detalles y nitidez espectacular.
Buen encuadre amigo.
Saludos, JL.

Hi Mario,
very nice shot. The bird is perfectly sharp, and i like the nice green background very much ...
Composition is very nice, too

TFS Tatjana

Hi Mario,
These sparrows are more and more disappearing from our gardens, since we now adays prefer a clean garden over one with bushes and hedges. You captured a fine species that looks very healthy and you also captured him in a wonderful natural setting. As always, you DOF and details are from the highest quality.
TFS,
Niek

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2007-11-17 11:55]

Wonderful shot, nice composition and background, very good detail and sharp

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2007-11-17 12:41]

Hi Mario,
Catchlight in the eye, pose you captured, focus, sharpness, background, colors, POV and composition are very good. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2404)
  • [2007-11-17 12:52]

Salut Mario,
C'est la plus belle photo que j'ai vu du moineau domestique. Tu as su mettre en valeur un oiseau que l'on néglige en photo. On le voit terne, mais mis en valeur comme cela on l'apprécie.
à la prochaine,
Roger

Hi Mario,

WoooW what a BEAUTY
Excellent compo, pose, sharpness, details, POV and BG
beautiful lighting

TFS Thijs

Hello Mario,

This is an excellent shot! You have captured an expression showing all the determination of these busy little birds! The colours and the detail of the feathers are superb.

Sparrows come to the feeders in my garden and, over the years, I have been amazed at how they have adapted to these appliances! They are now nearly as agile as the tits at supporting their body weight whilst they feed!

Lind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2007-11-17 15:07]

Hola Mario. Verdaderamente agradables los colores de este hermoso pajaro "Chilero" un fondo exelente tambien. La nota muy buena. Saludos Luis52.

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 0 N: 403] (1393)
  • [2007-11-17 15:27]

Hi Mario
Excellent sharpness,detail and natural color
Nicely framed with a soft background making
the image of the sparrow crystal clear
tfs jon

That's how it is done. I certainly hope to see you published some day. In Quebec perhaps? The government might like a collection as this...certains people of du gouvernement de temps fait non bon?
Bob

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 0 N: 1986] (8917)
  • [2007-11-17 18:33]

Salut Mario
Belle présentation.Bien nette avec de fameux détails.J'aime beaucoup la qualité d'image de ta 40 D.Belle pause du sujet avec une belle lumiere dams l'oeil et un belle arriere plan.
Merci Michel

A beautiful image, the detail, colour and lighting first class.
A well composed shot...
Cecilia

salut Mario

elle est superbe ta photo, j'aimes plus les photos
cadrés horizontalement et la tienne j'aimes particulièrement bien,
aussi superbe pov et des détails excellent du plumage, TFS

Asbed

hello mario,
this is the best house sparrow shot i have ever seen, the ffo coloured bg looks great here, nice dof, well composed shot, spoton focus, excellent pov,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

I love the wonderful "halo" effective behind this little fellow's head. It is a stunning image. When are you publishing your book?! Your bird photos are wonderful.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

Hello Mario,
Very beautiful and pretty shot you brought here.
I can see the very sharp details and perfect focusing here and lovely blurry BG makes this house sparrow stand out very well.
Well presented with very nice composition & POV as well.
TFS and best wishes,
Kevin
PS: Sorry I'm late and omitted to write the critique on your previous photo. It's hard to catch up the all critiques now. I will be back later.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2007-11-18 2:23]

Hello Mario,
Again a high quality photo. Sharpness, natural colours and composition are perfect. Contrast with the beautiful BG is fantastic. Great POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2007-11-18 2:56]

Hi Mario, this is a super shot and a beautiful composition. The Sparrow is so clean and sharp. I like the pov with the bird leaning to the right. Perfect focus, exposure and great depth of colour. Very well framed with great light and colour. Congrats on a great shot.
tfs
debz

salut mario
tu as bien fait de publier ce moineau, pourquoi pas eux??? de plus il est tres mignon, l'image de tres bonne qualité, jolies couleurs nettes
merci a toi du partage
edith

Most excellent Mario, this one came together very nicely.
All the technical elements are right on the money, and that BG highlighting the head is perfect :)
Very well done.
Howard

Hello Mario
Excellent shot of this male House Sparrow,
Great details,BG and composition,
Fantastic colors and POV,Superb shot my friend

Regards
fartashphoto.com

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2007-11-18 6:24]

Hi mario. This again is an excellent close up of the Sparrow . your sharp focusing has given fine deatail . good naturaul colours.with the light in the eye. a nice POv/DOF. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-11-18 7:11]

Hi Mario,
Outstanding shot again and what a beauty this is. Great lighting and sharp details with the colours being absolutely fantastic. You have captured a fabulous pose and the focus is spot-on on its eyes. I like the diagonal composition and your POV to portray it. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello my friend Mario,
Always in great composition and perfect shot from you!
good pose in perfect sharpness, vivid colour and lots of details in the Sparrow!
well done
cheers
Tony

Salut Mario,
Superbe photo de ce «mal aimé» des oiseaux qui nous côtoient! Excellents détails. La lumière est toujours bien dosée. Belles petites pattes!
BRVO et merci!

Claude

Bonsoir Mario,
Belle capture de ce moineau, belle prise de vue et composition , beaucoup de détails , beau contraste et nettetée . Mes salutations.
Michel

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-18 16:39]

Hello Mario

Your bird photography is amazing.This little bird is exceptional.
The clarity is wonderful with razor sharp focus and details.
The composition is excellent and the POV and DOF are well done.
The OOF BG is stellar,and the colours are so natural and well saturated.
Masterfully done.
TFS
Rob

Bonsoir Mario,

Une belle image de ce moineau domestique sur la branche, la photo a une bonne composition, netteté et de jolies couleurs. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

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