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Rufous-Winged Sparrow


Rufous-Winged Sparrow
Photo Information
Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS, 1.5 Teleconverter
Exposure: f/4, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-25 8:17
Viewed: 340
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I had just filled the hummingbird feeder and rehung it when this little sparrow perched himself in front of me. I actually had to step back to take his picture. I guess this one didn't know they were known as "shy and reclusive" birds.


Rufous-winged Sparrow
(Aimophila carpalis)


This small sparrow is found on flat, dry grasslands that are host to thorn-scrub habitats from southern Arizona to northwestern Mexico. The species is shy and elusive and is difficult to see except when the male is singing from exposed perches.

slender sparrow with a gray face, rufous crown, and brown streak behind the eye. Fairly large-billed. Both sexes are brownish above with dark streaks; underparts are offwhite, unstreaked. Rusty patch on wings. Tail is relatively long and rounded.

Breeds in flat, dessert grasslands scattered with thorn-scrub including bunch grasses, mesquite, or cholla. This species is also found along washes with sandy bottoms and vegetated slopes. It is a year-round resident of south-central through southeastern Arizona south to the southeastern Sonora and central Sinaloa regions of Mexico. Although it continues to be fairly common, the species' limited geographic range puts it at risk.

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 471 W: 0 N: 511] (2465)
  • [2008-08-25 8:24]

Hi Jane
very nice composition
very good sharp and detail.

Well now ya gone and done it:-) I might have to go fill my feeder now...you have a much clearer bird here in the sparrow than my last couple..I shot through some fairly dirty glass...but have since washed it..perhaps now is the time...Good show Jane...one of your better bird shots!
bob

Hello Jane, wonderful picture of this sparrow. Detailed and nice composition.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hi Jane,

Good feather detail,focus, colour and a nice pose.

Robin

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-08-25 9:47]

Hi Jane. It came very close to you which gave you this chance to get this good close up. A good POV with fine detail and colour in the feathers . well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Very nice "up close and personal" shot of this lil guy. Nicely done.

Larry

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 11 N: 1348] (4706)
  • [2008-08-25 11:07]

Hi Jane,
very nice shot. The bird is perfectly sharp, and i like the nice beige background very much.Composition is very nice, too
Siggi

Hello Jane
Splendid shot with superb details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2008-08-25 15:43]

Hola Jane,
excelente captura y pov.
bello foco y contacto visual...
buen disparo,
saludos

Hello Jane,
Good job from our little friend again, may be thinking to fit with teleconverter and have a go myself!
good closeup with very sharp details and natural colour
cheers
Tony

Hi Big Sis Jane, what a perfect and amazing capture of this beautiful sparrow species. I like great details and sharpnes as well as the posture of the bird as usual:). Great shot in all around!
Many thanks for sharing this beauty!
Greetings from Izmir,
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-08-25 17:03]
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Hello Jane,
Superior quality image give us an outstanding view of this little one Jane, thanks so much for sharing.
Rick

Wow Jane! This is really clear exposure of this bird. The perch is stunning and the tight crop works well here. Good metering and well framed image. Best regards. Jusni

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-08-26 8:30]

Hello Jane, Lovely sharp picture showing the full details in the frontal view. Excellent focus and superb composition. Great details. Ganesh

Hello Jane,
This is a grand pose captured by you of Rufous-winged Sparrow. I like the focus on eyes with excellent details of the bird. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2008-08-26 11:22]

Hi Jane.
I like photo of the cute sparrow. Magnification is amazing as well as all charming details of the bird. BG is very suitable for your model and colour palette at whole is very pleasant. Bravo and best wishes.
Alexei.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2008-08-26 20:28]

Hello Jane, I've never seen this Sparrow, very nice shot, clear and sharp, TFS,

Mario

Lol! I wouldn't be surprised if you told it that it's supposed to be shy!!
You rock, Jane! This is one of the best shots I've come across in recent days.And then there's that sense of humour you've got!
You're the BEST!
Cheers!You made my day!
Goldy

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 170 N: 7879] (24911)
  • [2008-08-27 4:11]

Hello Jane,
What a brilliant close-up of this little Sparrow showing all details very sharply. Good focus on the eye and a fine composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hi Jane, splendid bird in great pose with wonderful colors, fantastic details and excellent sharpness, very well done, brava, ciao Silvio

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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 6:51]

Hello Jane,
A fine close portrait of a Rufus-winged Sparrow. You were lucky that he came so close to you and you did well to make use of the opportunity to take such a sharp and detailed shot from a great frontal POV.
TFS this excellent capture,
Ivan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1357 W: 72 N: 2886] (9535)
  • [2008-08-27 13:28]

Hello jane,
Excellent close-up of this Rufous-winged Sparrow. The details are excellent in beautiful natural colours. Very nice pose. Good OOF BG and composition.
Kind regards,
Peter

Hello Jane,

this one looks on our house sparrow female.
Thisart I never been seen in the wild.
Good shot and nice pose of the bird.
Very good details in the feathers.

Gert

Hi Jane,
A nice capture of this beautiful sparrow. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5943] (17794)
  • [2008-09-30 2:07]

I don't know this Rufous-winged breed of Sparrow at all.
I like his eye-streak feathers.
Good sharpness and focus Jane - well done
Janice

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