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Sparrow
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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: 2009-01-29
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: 2009-02-03 16:59
Viewed: 621
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A male House Sparrow at the read Sanctuary in Rye New York.

The Sparrow to many, the House Sparrow was introduced into North America from its native Europe in the 1850s. It successfully spread across the continent, and is abundant in urban and agricultural habitats. Although it is found in many remote places, it nearly always stays near people and their buildings.

Description
Small, stocky songbird.
Bill thick.
Legs short.
Chest unstreaked.
Wingbars.
Male with black throat and white cheeks.

Size: 14-16 cm (6-6 in)
Wingspan: 19-25 cm (7-10 in)
Weight: 26-32 g (0.92-1.13 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male with reddish back and black bib, female brown with eyestripe.
Sound
Calls a slightly metallic "cheep, chirrup." Song a series of cheeps.

Cool Facts

The House Sparrow was introduced into Brooklyn, New York, in 1851. By 1900 it had spread to the Rocky Mountains. Its spread throughout the West was aided by additional introductions in San Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah.


The House Sparrow has been present in North America long enough for evolution to have influenced their morphology. Populations in the north are larger than those in the south, as is generally true for native species (a relationship known as Bergman's Rule).


Although not a water bird, the House Sparrow can swim if it needs to, such as to escape a predator. Sparrows caught in a trap over a water dish tried to escape by diving into the water and swimming underwater from one part of the trap to another.


The House Sparrow is a frequent dust bather. It throws soil and dust over its body feathers, just as if it were bathing with water.
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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 1627] (5989)
  • [2009-02-03 18:27]

Hello Angela,
Very beautiful sparrow, great POV and framing. Well done..

Everton

Absolutely wonderful Angela! It is gorgeous in many ways...but you have managed to subdue the colours into a masterpiece...I am humbled by your work!
Bob

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 20 N: 1380] (4825)
  • [2009-02-03 19:50]

Beautiful image Angela,
The male House Sparrow really is quite pretty if you actually take the time to study it in detail. You have captured this particular one very well. Nice composition, colors and detail.
Ron

Hi Angela,

Beautiful framing of this sparrow with nice perch. I like the tight cropping exposing the bird well with details. Nice blurry background and very well done.

Regards,
Jusni

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
  • [2009-02-03 21:44]

Hello Angela,
A very fine capture of this Sparrow in beautiful light and against a wonderful background. Great sharpness and very nicely composed too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Salaam Angela !
Very nice shot and lovely bird ,
sharp photo and Good Point of view
Well done .. TFS
-- SADEGH --

Hello Angela,
beautiful shot of male House Sparrow! Excellent composition, colours and BG.

Best regards, Leonid

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 10 N: 2618] (15517)
  • [2009-02-04 0:52]

Hola amiga,
buena captura y foco.
pose y agradable iluminación.
saludos Angela.

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1126 W: 32 N: 1113] (3440)
  • [2009-02-04 11:56]

Hi Angela,
Lovely capture of this Sparrow.POV,harmonious colors,lighting and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

hello Angela

beautiful close-up photography of the House Sparrow,
shot with fine POV, beautfil luminosity, excellent sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

Hi Angela.
Nice shot,lovely of male House Sparrow :)
Regards,
Marcin

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 10 N: 729] (3178)
  • [2009-02-07 7:05]

Merhaba Angela,
Artalan ile uyumlu renkleri ve keskinliğiyle çok hoş bir kuş fotoğrafı bu. Tebrikler.

Hüseyin

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2009-02-08 22:02]

Hello Angela,
Lovely image of this sparrow. The sharp focus and great lighting has brought out great detail in the plumage. Very well done composition Angela, thank you.
Rick

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