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Song Sparrow


Song Sparrow
Photo Information
Copyright: angela LL (angela926) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 473 W: 19 N: 797] (3069)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-28 11:25
Viewed: 583
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A song Sparrow taken at the Read Sanctuary in Rye New York.

A common sparrow of backyards across North America, the Song Sparrow is readily recognized by its streaked breast and large central spot. It lives up to its name, being one of the most persistent singers throughout the spring and summer
Description
topSize: 12-17 cm (5-7 in)
Wingspan: 18-24 cm (7-9 in)
Weight: 12-53 g (0.42-1.87 ounces)

Chest streaked, with spot in center.
Two thick brown stripes on sides of whitish throat (malar stripes).
Long, rounded tail.
Grayish or whitish eyebrow.


Geographically very variable: large and dark in Northwest, pale in Southwest.
Crown dark brown, separated by lighter stripe in center.
Back brown with black streaks.
Underparts whitish.
Rusty tinge on wings.
Flanks and upper chest with dusky background in dark races.
Bill brown.
Eyes dark brown.
Legs and feet dark brown to pinkish brown.
Sex Differences
Sexes look alike.

Immature
Juvenile similar to adult, except that it is drabber and buffier, with finer streaking on face and underparts, and less distinct face and head stripes
Song is a varied series of two to six phrases, usually starting with several clear notes and then including buzzes, trills, or other complex notes. Call a husky "chimp."

Habitat
Found in variety of open, shrubby areas, especially near water in arid regions.

Food
Seeds, fruits, invertebrates.

Behavior
Foraging
Feeds primarily on ground in or near dense underbrush. Scratches in litter with both feet.

Reproduction
Nest Type
Nest an open cup of grass, weed stems, leaves, and strips of plant bark. Lined with fine grass, rootlets, and hair. Usually placed low in grass or shrub, often on ground under tuft of grass.

Egg Description
Bluish green with brown spots.

Clutch Size
Usually 3-5 eggs. Range: 1-6.
Condition at Hatching
Helpless with patches of black down on head and back.

topConservation Status
Widespread and common in urban and suburban areas, so generally not of much concern. However, some California subspecies that use exclusively tidal marshes are vulnerable to habitat loss, and are listed as of special concern. Populations extirpated on several California Channel Islands.
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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
  • [2009-01-28 11:38]

Ah, this is where they are, at your place! Beautiful picture, Angela. I like the very saturated colours, yet it is very natural. The light is beautiful as well and this little bird is detailed and so pretty. Many thanks,

Francine

hello Angela

beautiful photography of the song Sparrow,
shot with fine POV and framing, a beautiful luminosity
coming on the bird, excellent sharpness and details,
the catch-light render always the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Excellent picture of this sparrow, well composed and very interesting note Angela. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Ferran.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-01-28 17:36]

Hola Angela.
Lovely photo. Beautiful pose and BG. Your note is also very interesting.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 1627] (5989)
  • [2009-01-28 19:26]

Hello Angela,
Beautiful Sparrow with great colors, the POV and the focus are
very well done

Everton

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4382] (14898)
  • [2009-01-31 6:54]

Hi Angela

Very nice shot of this Song Sparrow you present us here.
The details of the picture are good, but there is a very small amount of motion blur to the scene. Try using some form of support and once you'll eliminate that, i'm sure you'll get impeccable results.
The natural contrast of the scene is also pleasing while the composition is also very good.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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