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White-throated Sparrow


White-throated Sparrow
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4804] (21334)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-07
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/6.3, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pentaxfriend's favorites, CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-19 14:41
Viewed: 568
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Another capture of the White-throated Sparrow(Zonotricia albicollis, 17cm) shot in the Montreal Botanical Garden.

From Cornell:

The White-throated Sparrow sings its breeding song of "Oh Sweet Canada Canada Canada" across the most of that country. Although its breeding range barely extends outside of Canada, it is common in fields and hedgerows throughout the eastern United States in winter. It is found in urban areas more frequently than most sparrows.
Description
Large sparrow, small songbird.
Throat white.
White and black stripes on head.
Yellow in front of eyes.
Gray chest.
Back striped brown and black.
Size: 16-18 cm (6-7 in)
Wingspan: 20-23 cm (8-9 in)
Weight: 22-32 g (0.78-1.13 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes similar in plumage, males slightly larger.
Sound
Song a slow series of usually five clear whistles that changes pitch once, on either the second or third note, often described as "Old Sam Peabody" or "Oh Sweet Canada." Call note a distinctive "tseep."
Conservation Status
Abundant, but apparently declining over much of breeding range.
Other Names
Bruant à gorge blanche (French)
Cool Facts
The White-throated Sparrow comes in two color forms: white-crowned and tan-crowned. Tan-crowned birds have dull whitish or light tan head stripes, and more brownish chests that usually contain some streaking. In the spring when the sparrow is most brightly colored, most individuals are easily assigned to a color morph. In fall, the morphs are more similar and many birds appear intermediate between the two.
The two color forms of the White-throated Sparrow are determined by genetic differences, and are unique among birds. Oddly, individuals almost always mate with a bird of the opposite morph. Males of both color types prefer females with white stripes, but both kinds of females prefer tan-striped males. White-striped birds are more aggressive than tan-striped ones, and white-striped females may be able to outcompete their tan-striped sisters for tan-striped males.
Although they look nothing alike, the White-throated Sparrow and the Dark-eyed Junco occasionally mate and produce hybrids. The resulting offspring look like grayish, dully marked White-throated Sparrows with white outer tail feathers.
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-05-19 14:47]

Hi Mario

Great shot - excellnt pose and POV plus nice colour and excellent detail. Well observed and captured.


James

Hi Mario,

Just marking up, be back later...

Pekka

Top shot as usual Mario.. great sharpness and detail. thanks

aK

Hi Mario,

EXCELLENT shot
Superb pose, sharpness, details, colors, POV and BG
nice catchlight

TFS Thijs

A continuation of your very fine, massive gallery Mario. If nothing else, you are tenacious....you are a marathon man in photo...or as the old ad for Timex used to say..."Takes a licking and keeps on ticking". You might have to do a net search on that phrase if you have not heard:-)
Bob

Mario,
Ah, what a lovely Sparrow you got here. Perfect sharpness and clarity. All detail are just great even at this size of an image. Great composition. Beautiful and natural color and light. Just simply lovely and so cheerful to look at. I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much.
Way

Nice work on the positioning of this bird. The way it is straddling the branches was good timing. Very clear and detailed shot. TFS
Regards
Doug

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1148 W: 254 N: 2555] (11565)
  • [2008-05-19 22:33]

Hi Mario,

A nice capture of this balancing sparrow,well freezed with great colors ,sharpness,tfs

Paul

Bonjour Mario, quelle photo encore une fois, tu es un vrai magicien, le roi du diaphragme, le Dieu de l'opercule !!!!
Bravo
amitiés,
Pat

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 3 N: 621] (3122)
  • [2008-05-20 0:10]

Hello Mario,
What a excellent capture of this beautifull sparrow. So sharp and full of details. Great composition.
Greetings
Vivian

Hallo Mario
Now this is what I call a good-looking bird. This is really spectacular. This White throated sparrow is really a very gorgeous little bird. Your focus here was spot on. A lovely close-up with stunning colours and sharp details. I've got a thing about a bird’s eye and this one is no exception. The small round black eye with the shine surely is an attraction. The black, brown yellow and white colours of the feathers are a good combination and displays well. The pose of the bird is exceptional. This was a real pleasure to look at. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

Bonjour Mario,

Un très très belle photo de ce moineau. Superbe pose de l'oiseau. Très bonne composition avec les feuilles derrière lui. Excellents détails du plumage. Splendides couleurs.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1692 W: 242 N: 5589] (19849)
  • [2008-05-20 1:50]

Hi Mario!!
What a great capture!
The whole bird is very large in the frame because of the crumpled-up posture so we can see even more detail this time :-)
Very sharp and crisp.
Great composition and POV.
Pin-point focusing.
Excellent BG.

Really well done!

Joe

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1002 W: 6 N: 2700] (10017)
  • [2008-05-20 4:53]

Salut Mario,simplement merveilleuse,un autre travail exceptionelle pour details et couleurs,mes plus gros compliments,bonne journee',Luciano

Hi Mario,

Wowsa!! You've got the Wow Factor here...

Superb!!

:)
Jane

Hello Mario,
Fantastic shot of this white throated sparrow, excellent composition and pov, superb sharpness and depth of field, beautiful colors and nice catchlight. lovely background and great pose.
Angela

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
  • [2008-05-20 13:01]

Bonsoir Mario
Je suis de retour, très belle prise, très belle netteté et couleurs, subtilement éclairé, très belle attitude du sujet.
Bravo, amicalement Robi

salut Mario

superb image en close-up de ce Bruant à gorge blanche,
avec un excellent POV et cadrage, belle douceur dans les
couleurs et la luminosité de l'image, superbe netteté et détails,

TFS

Asbed

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2466 W: 168 N: 7458] (23564)
  • [2008-05-21 7:50]

Hello Mario,
What a pretty Sparrow this is, and you've captured it in a fine pose! Impressive focus and sharpness and lovely colours too. I like the soft background and the fresh spring leaves too. Well done!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2008-05-21 11:50]

Hi Mario. i just love the pose you have captured in this one. with its legs as they are. Once again first class work, fine detail sharp focusing and good colours. Its a beautiful little bird which you have taken so well. TFS.
Nick..

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1786 W: 8 N: 4638] (14987)
  • [2008-05-22 9:47]

Hi Mario,

I could really write "see last comment" on each of your posts. They are always wonderful. This one is no exception with the excellent colors, details and setting. I love the way this sparrow is posing.

Jane

Wow! Je les entends mais je ne les vois jamais! Comment fais-tu pour faire des photos si claires? Le focus est impeccable et j'aime bien cette pose sympatique que tu as capturée! On dirait qu'il a une grosse, grosse tête et c'est amusant :) Bravo pour une très belle capture!
Claudine

Really like this one Mario - The pose and POV is great.
Excellent detail/DOF, color, and sharpness. Very nice use of flash to fill, one can hardly tell :)
Howard

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 392 W: 41 N: 735] (2314)
  • [2008-05-27 3:30]

Ah Mario, Sparrows are dear to me...
splendid shot showing an action by your beautiful subject. Superb timing and details. The lighting is wonderful and the short tack sharp.I just love the greenish yellow leaf and the brown muted shade in the Bg that goes so well with the colours of this sparrow. ...into my favourites...
Very well done.
TFS & cheers

Bonjour Mario,

Le bruant à gorge blanche semble observer la situation. Les détails et les couleurs des plumes de l'oiseau sont clairs et précis. Le sujet est bien cadré. La lumière rehausse la beauté des couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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