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Chipping Sparrow.


Chipping Sparrow.
Photo Information
Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2759] (10010)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-10 7:21
Viewed: 507
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Physical description :
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) breeding adult has bright chestnut crown, white conspicuous eyebrow, and fine black line from bill, through eye, to ear. Cheeks and nape are grey. It has grey rump and two white wing bars. Tail is long and notched.
Winter adult has darker cheeks and black streaked crown. Underparts are whitish in all plumages.
Eyes are black. Conical and pointed bill is blackish. Legs and feet are pale brown.
Both sexes are similar, with female duller than male.
First winter has duller crown than adult and buff breast and sides.
Juvenile has streaked underparts and rump, and crown lacks chestnut colour.

Voice : Chipping Sparrow's song is a rapid, dry trill on one pitch 'chip'. Speed and length may vary. Call is given in flight or perched. It is a high, hard 'seep' or 'tsik'.
Occasionally, Chipping Sparrow sings at night.

Habitat : Chipping Sparrow is adapted to human developments. It is found on lawns, grassy fields, orchards and parks. In natural habitat, they are common along woodlands edges, dry open woodlands, in pine-oak forests, and along river and lakes shores.
It winters in similar habitat.

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE: Chipping Sparrow breeds from eastern Alaska, through Canada, southwards to southern United States, and into Mexico and Central America.
It winters in Mexico, Central America and in southern United States.

Behaviour : Chipping Sparrow changes its plumage little by little during the year. It changes face and throat feathers up to six times per year. Body plumage is only replaced once or twice in the same period.
Chipping Sparrow is best known for its trilling song. It is very common in suburban areas.
It forages mainly on ground, and it frequents bird feeders. It forages in flocks, except during breeding season, in open areas near cover. Chipping Sparrow runs or hops, stopping to scratch with its feet, searching for food.
Chipping Sparrow is monogamous, but some males may have more than one mate. Both adults choose nest site together.
It is a migratory bird, often travelling in flocks.

Flight : Chipping Sparrow flies with rapid wing beats.

Reproduction-nesting : Chipping Sparrow's nest is often close to human habitations, in gardens. Nest is situated on low limb, in trees or shrubs, and it is built by female.
Nest is cup-shaped and loosely built, with grasses, stems and rootlets. It is lined with hair. Chipping Sparrow prefers horse hair, but it may pluck hair from a sleeping dog.
Female lays 3 to 4 pale blue eggs, spotted with brown. Incubation lasts about 11 to 14 days, by female, fed by male during this period. Chicks hatch altricial, and are fed by both parents for 9 to12 days, and young fledge at this time. Both adults feed them for about three weeks more.
This species produces one clutch per year, sometimes two.

Food habits : Chipping Sparrow feeds on insects during breeding season, but after leaving the nest site, they feed in weedy fields and along woodland edges, with other family groups. They eat mainly insects and weed seeds.


Saludos
Luis52.
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Hola Luis
Nice pose and details on this sparrow.
Well done and TFS
Ralf

Bellissima immagine, molto bella la composizione con il ramo arcuato e la posa del passero semigirato che dà profondità all'occhio, ottimi i dettagli e molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi luis,
Very nice shot of this sparrow. Great composition and lighting.
TFS
Wei

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1691 W: 8 N: 4340] (14113)
  • [2008-04-10 9:37]

Hi Cous,

These little Chipping Sparrows are so cute to watch as they hop around. Once again, you have caught him in a wonderful pose on the curved branch. The blue sky behind him is familiar and beautiful.

Jane

Buena luz con un realismo en el color poco visto... que se agradece. Difícil toma por el ángulo de disparo, la distancia y ese potente sol jeje. aunque bien resuelto en su conjunto.
Todo bien por acá, espero que por allá también.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi Tejedor.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1904 W: 4 N: 5177] (19726)
  • [2008-04-10 11:37]

Hi Luis. A fine close up of the Sparrow. Good detail in the feathers and natural looking colours. a nice pose against the blue sky. well done TFS. good nots too.
Nick..

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 347 W: 0 N: 283] (2182)
  • [2008-04-10 12:35]

Ola Luis
Bela capura deste incrivel passaro, as suas cores são muito belas e atraentes, a nitidez da foto esta otima e a luminosidade maravilhosa, gostei tambem do plano de fundo, o ceu ficou bem vivo.
Parabens
Nilson

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1218 W: 0 N: 4657] (13840)
  • [2008-04-10 13:04]

Hi Luis

A great shot - good composition and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.

James

Hi Luis,
This is a very good photo with excellent details, shapness and composition. Eye contact and blue BG also very nice. TFS.
Regards,
Mustafa

hello Luis

another lovely shot of little birds, fine POV and framing,
great luminosity of the image and lovely Mexican blue sky,
i love the bird's eye-contact with you, TFS

Asbed

Hola my dearest friend from Mexicao!
Como esta usted!
very good closeup of the Sparrow with it's best pose!
good sharpness, colour and details
TFS
muchas gracias
Saludos su familia
amigo Tony

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3970] (13366)
  • [2008-04-10 18:46]

Hola Luis,
I lovely that beautiful blue sky background and that cute little sparrow. This image is sharp and well composed, thank you for sharing Luis.
Rick

Hello Luis,

Excellent composition and note.
Wonderful contrast and details.
Love the pose of the bird and the way it does stand out against the lovely blue sky.
Very well done. TFS!!!

Best regards, Harry

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 508 W: 8 N: 1077] (3976)
  • [2008-04-10 22:41]

Hello Luis,

Don't have time to stick around much to day so I just
would like to congratulate you today and let you know
that I appreciate your picture... Well done

Everton

Hallo Luis
Another one of your beautiful bird images. This is very nice clear close up of this Chipping Sparrow. You have managed to capture it in an interesting pose, as if it is looking down to you. The colours and detail is just great, and this is an image to really appreciate. It is indeed very beautiful. I love the fine hair on its belly. Great clarity and well composed. The blue sky makes a lovely background. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1589 W: 242 N: 5308] (18683)
  • [2008-04-11 2:59]

Nice capture of this little Chipping Sparrow, Luis!
Great lead in line from the branch and a superb composition.
Slightly over exposed I think but generally an even exposure.
Great sharpness and detail.
Well done!

Joe

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 847 W: 4 N: 2096] (9830)
  • [2008-04-11 4:32]

Hello luis,
Very nice shot. Colors are natural. View is perfect. Nice focus. Ganesh

Hola Luis,
Another expertly capture against an azure sky, by now your trade mark my friend, TFS and cheers,
Mehmet

Perfect blue sky background, wonderful over-the-shoulder pose, great details, well composed. Great shot.

I wonder if my dogs have ever been robbed of their hair by these sparrows. That would be fun to watch. ha ha

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 24 N: 4905] (15988)
  • [2008-04-11 19:16]

Hi Luis,
Excellent shot of this Chipping Sparrow with amazing colours and details on its plumage. Superb light and exposure management and it seems to be startled at your presence. The blue sky as BG looks marvellous and you have captured a fabulous pose here with a fine DOF and a fine POV. Very nice composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2003 W: 6 N: 1955] (13053)
  • [2008-04-15 14:17]

Hola amigo,
se me acumula el trabajo contigo, ;))
soy feliz de ver tus maravillosos trabajos y como administras tu distancia focal.
efectivo pov,
saludos Luis, abrazos a todos.

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