White-throated Sparrow

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White-throated Sparrow
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1200 W: 100 N: 3855] (17907)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-09 12:32
Viewed: 197
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
A White-throated Sparrow (Zonotricia albicollis, 17cm) shot in a tree of the Montreal Botanical Garden.

From Cornell:

The White-throated Sparrow sings its breeding song of "Oh Sweet Canada Canada Canada" across the most of that country. Although its breeding range barely extends outside of Canada, it is common in fields and hedgerows throughout the eastern United States in winter. It is found in urban areas more frequently than most sparrows.
Description
Large sparrow, small songbird.
Throat white.
White and black stripes on head.
Yellow in front of eyes.
Gray chest.
Back striped brown and black.
Size: 16-18 cm (6-7 in)
Wingspan: 20-23 cm (8-9 in)
Weight: 22-32 g (0.78-1.13 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes similar in plumage, males slightly larger.
Sound
Song a slow series of usually five clear whistles that changes pitch once, on either the second or third note, often described as "Old Sam Peabody" or "Oh Sweet Canada." Call note a distinctive "tseep."
Conservation Status
Abundant, but apparently declining over much of breeding range.
Other Names
Bruant à gorge blanche (French)
Cool Facts
The White-throated Sparrow comes in two color forms: white-crowned and tan-crowned. Tan-crowned birds have dull whitish or light tan head stripes, and more brownish chests that usually contain some streaking. In the spring when the sparrow is most brightly colored, most individuals are easily assigned to a color morph. In fall, the morphs are more similar and many birds appear intermediate between the two.
The two color forms of the White-throated Sparrow are determined by genetic differences, and are unique among birds. Oddly, individuals almost always mate with a bird of the opposite morph. Males of both color types prefer females with white stripes, but both kinds of females prefer tan-striped males. White-striped birds are more aggressive than tan-striped ones, and white-striped females may be able to outcompete their tan-striped sisters for tan-striped males.
Although they look nothing alike, the White-throated Sparrow and the Dark-eyed Junco occasionally mate and produce hybrids. The resulting offspring look like grayish, dully marked White-throated Sparrows with white outer tail feathers.
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Hola Mario.
Excepcional trabajo.
Preciosa nitidez y acertado encuadre.
Buen DoF y genial PoV.
Un cordial saludo, Jl.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 873 W: 46 N: 1640] (5595)
  • [2008-05-09 12:52]

Hello Mariio,
Another perfect photo. This time the beautiful White-throated Sparrow. Most of the time I see it on photos in the snow. But this is also fantastic. Perfect intens colours, details, DOF and POV. The fresh green colours of the leaves is so beautiful!
Regards,
Peter

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1054 W: 0 N: 3594] (10610)
  • [2008-05-09 13:47]

Hi Mario

A great close-up and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.


James

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1659 W: 2 N: 4038] (15483)
  • [2008-05-09 13:48]

Hi very short of time tonight just a note to say a great picture. well done TFS .
Nick..

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 0 N: 121] (1660)
  • [2008-05-09 13:58]

Salut Mario,
Incroyable netteté de l'oiseau. Il à l'aire si réelle. Les couleurs et la composition sont parfaites comme d'habitude.
Félicitation,
Roger

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1963 W: 6 N: 1616] (11800)
  • [2008-05-09 14:23]

Hola Mario,
que hermosa captura,
bella nitidez y plumaje precioso.
buen trabajo amigo,
saludos

Hi Mario,
Great shot. Very nice composition and colors.
TFS
Wei

You continue to be the master ...Funny,. you were in Milan when REM and a friend with them were there...for a week in Milan. Had I know, you could have met them there at Milan PRadio...I was in need of someone to catch images...anyway off course...very nice Mario as always!
bob

Bonsoir Mario,
Superbe présentation et jolies couleurs de ce bruant à gorge Blanche, superbe netteté et couleurs, de toute beauté..Bravo..
Excellent cliché
Michel

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 92 W: 0 N: 120] (467)
  • [2008-05-09 19:55]

Hi Mario,

This is an other very good shot of yours! Excelent image quality with very sharp details on the bird. Very nice composition with the main subject very sharp and the blured background. The way you use sharpness of the green leafs arround the bird is excelent. I like how the leavs in forground are unsharp then the leaves near the bird are sharp clear and those from background get bluryy again. It gives a special feeling of depth to the viewer.

Congratulations,
Cristian

salut Mario

superbe image du Bruant à gorge blanche avec un EXCELLENT
POV, DOF et cadrage, superbe pose de l'oiseau
qui donne du dynamisme à l'image, belle douceur
de la composition, excellente netteté et détails, TFS

Asbed

Hi Mario
Beautiful capture of this lovely little bird. I like your choice of frame as it complements the green leaves in the photo. Good detail and sharpness and great colours on the bird.
Cheers
Sue

Bonjour Mario,

Très belle photo de ce moineau très coloré. Excellent composition. Parfaite netteté. Les couleurs sont splendides.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

Hello Mario.
The details are extremely nice on this. The sweeping branches compliment your presentation.
Colours and focus are perfect.
Just a bit of critique on the feet.The whole bird is sharpened nicely, but the feet seem to have taken more.An easy fix. I find that happens to mine as well.
Anyways...keep up the great work.
Regards
Doug

Hi Mario, well, cannot think of things that can do this image justice, it is just perfection, colours, sharpness, focus, definition and composition are impeccable. best regards h

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 239 N: 4211] (14832)
  • [2008-05-10 6:08]

Exceptional shot of this White-Throated Sparrow!
What incredible detail in the feathers and amazing sharpness.
Vibrent but natural colours and the exposure is spot-on.
Great composition and energy-filled pose :-)
Very well done, Mario!

Joe

Bonjour Mario,
Whow, quelle superbe photo,une fois de plus, cet objectif de Canon est excellent, l'equivalent 80-400 VR de Nikon ne semble pas donner d'aussi bons resultats!je l'ai recu depuis une semaine mais mes premiers resultats ne sont pas terribles!!!
TFS
Bien cordialement
Albert

Mario,
This is a very fine capture of this sparrow.You've also presented it very well.
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1466 W: 7 N: 3415] (11130)
  • [2008-05-10 9:01]

Hi Mario,

This is a sparrow that I have never seen in Tucson. Adorable little bird with your always perfect details, colors, and composition.

Jane

Mario,

Awesome shot. The composition, colors and detail are amazing as always. Your work is truly top notch.

Best Regards,

Martin

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