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Fox Sparrow


Fox Sparrow
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-26 4:19
Viewed: 327
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
A Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca 17-19 cm) photographed at Bois Papineau in Laval.

From: www.birds.cornell.edu
A large, boldly striped sparrow of scrubby boreal forest and mountain chaparral, the Fox Sparrow is most familiar as a migrant or wintering bird. Its vigorous "double-scratching," kicking backward in ground litter with both feet to uncover food, often draws attention to its presence under a bird feeder.
Description
Large sparrow, small songbird.
Heavily streaked chest.
Rusty tail.
Messy spot in center of chest.
Sex Differences
Sexes look alike.
Sound
Song a series of clear musical notes and sliding whistles.
Conservation Status
Populations appear stable.
Other Names
Bruant fauve (French)
Chingolo zorruno (Spanish)
Cool Facts
The Fox Sparrow comes in four different forms, sometimes considered separate species. The red or eastern form has reddish streaks on chest and back, a rufous cap, and a gray face. It breeds across the boreal forest and winters in the southeastern United States. The sooty form is dark brown all over. It breeds along the Pacific Coast from the Olympic Peninsula northward to the Aleutian Islands, and winters from Alaska to California. The slate-colored form has a gray back and reddish wings, as well as a longer, reddish tail. It breeds from central British Columbia to Nevada and Colorado, and winters in the arid Southwest. The large-billed form has a gray back, reddish wings and tail, and a very thick bill. It breeds from central Oregon southward through California, and winters in California.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-08-26 4:31]

Salut Mario,vraiment tres jolie ce petit,cette fois il y a une la lumiere directe du soleil sur l'oiseux et les couleurs sont encore plus chauds! Mes compliments,bonne journee',Luciano

Hi Mario

Great shot of this sparrow that I don't think I've seen before. Great pose and composition in that thorny bush. Excellent sharpness. Great background.

Chris

Another brilliant bird image from your versatile hands, Mario.
The brown plumage of this bird is really beautiful.
The image is needle sharp and I like the way you have captured the catch-light in its eye.
Thanks and regards.

Salut Mario,
comme toujours, la composition et les détails sont bien soignés. C'est la première fois que je remarque qu'ils ne sont pas tous brun-beige. Ses couleurs sont belles.
Félicitation,
Eric

Hello Mario,
What a beauty in an excellent exposure. Very sharp and a great composition. Good quality!
Kind regards,
Peter

Wow Mario,
What a stunning image of this beautiful Fox sparrow. Excellent POV despite of rear approach. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 405 W: 0 N: 630] (2537)
  • [2008-08-26 8:24]

Hello Mario,

Very nice photo you have made! I like the special POV you have chosen taking eye contact with the bird from behind. I like the way light is falling on the bird with the strong light concentrated on bird's head.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Without even looking at the date taken I could tell this was a fall shot..There is a way of your showing things in special colours of the season..and you do it naturally...you take the image with all sense...and perhaps without even knowing, that is sent across in the image...Very nice Mario..
Bob

Hello Mario
What a wonderful shot of this Fox Sparrow,
Great colors,composition and POV.Superb shot my friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 11 N: 1348] (4706)
  • [2008-08-26 9:53]

Hello Mario,
Excellent close up shot of the Sparrow.
Nicely composed with the level POV and lovely pose.
The feather detail is very good.
Best regards Siggi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2008-08-26 11:39]

Hi Mario,

I have never seen this cute little sparrow here. Wonderful pose on the bare branches - his expression makes me think he is young. Colors and details are superb and the composition is lovely.

Jane

Mario Merhaba,dalların oluşturduğu bir kargaşa olasad güzel bir kare olmuş.Gözleri çok net ve canlı,renk doygunluğu iyi ayarlanmış,ellerine sağlık,selamlar :)

Bonjour Mario,
Tes archives sont pleines de bonnes photo!
Celle-ci est superbe,j'aime la pose et la composition
Bravo
Albert

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-08-27 7:48]

Hello Mario,
A fine capture of a Fox Sparrow turning his head to look at the camera in a fine composition among the bare branches. The sharpness and eye contact are superb.
TFS this beauty from your archives,
Ivan

Hola Mario, buena fotografia, buen encuadre, excelente definición, luz y detalle de la cabeza, parece que pose para la cámara.
Un saludo

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1888 W: 245 N: 6180] (22002)
  • [2008-08-27 12:54]

Hello Mario,
lovely shot of this Fox Sparrow.
Superb sharpness and clarity.
Great composition too.
The big thorn contrasts well with the sharp claws and beak.

Nice work!

Cheers,
Joe

Hi Mario,

one more of your excellent portraits of Canadian birds. This time it is the Fox sparrow (never heard of it before!) that has my full attention. The light, the composition, the posture of the bird are so interesting. Magnifique!
Best regards
Dietrich

Bonjour Mario,

Très bonne composition avec une superbe pose de ce joli bruant. Superbe lumière et les couleurs sont très bien rendues.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

Hello Mario,
The sky is the limit here. And it is... as that specific bluish is just wonderful.
Very good sharp head as well.
TFS
Annick

Bonjour Mario,

Ce bruant fauve sur la branche est impressionnant. Lsa prise de vue permet de distinguer les détails et les couleurs des plumes de l'oiseau. L'image est claire et nette. Les couleurs sont rehaussées par la qualité de la lumière. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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