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House Sparrow


House Sparrow
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1901 W: 256 N: 2954] (24751)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-12
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Boomcat's Favourite [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-07 9:32
Viewed: 576
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
A simple House Sparrow (Passer domesticus, 15 cm) caught in my garden.

From: www.birds.cornell.edu

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.


Conservation Status
Competition from the House Sparrow for cavity nests can cause decline of some native species. House Sparrow populations declining across most of range. You can help scientists learn more about this species by participating in the Celebrate Urban Birds! project.

Other Names
Moineau domestique (French)
Gorrión domestico, Gorrión común (Spanish)


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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Hoi Mario.
Yes a simple "huismus" we say in Holland.
Very sharp and a good composition.
Best wisches for 2008
Aloys

sharp close up of this Sparrow Mario,i really admire your bird shots my friend. this one really a detailed shot ,well captured again.waiting for the next bird hunt.
regards from Dubai..........andres

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1320 W: 31 N: 1634] (9994)
  • [2008-01-07 10:10]

Hi Mrio

Stunning shot of this character. I love sparrows as they have so much character despite their dull colours and you have caught the character. Wonderful sharp details, great pose, perfect POV and spot on DOF

TFS

Karan

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 813 W: 51 N: 1718] (11173)
  • [2008-01-07 10:35]

ciao mario...bella descrizione e ottima foto...ieri e` stata presentata la nuova ferrari e oggi la nuova mclaren....quanto vorrei che schumi tornasse a correre....
bel pov con ottimi dettagli...
lele

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  • lopa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1080 W: 242 N: 849] (8975)
  • [2008-01-07 10:50]

Hi Mario ,
Excellent macro with good DOF. Great picture of this well known bird. Nice clear background. Well composed and with excellent sharpness.
TFS
Lopa

Excellent, Nice work.

bonjour Mario,
Le ressenti des gens sur une photo est parfois étonnant. A première vue, celle-ci ne m'emballe pas trop, sans doute à cause du fond, que je trouve trop uni et surtout d'une couleur qui ne m'attire guère. J'étais en train de penser que ce n'était pas la meilleure de votre collection, lorsque j'ai lu la critique de Stéphane ! Je mets donc deux points à la photo, car je me suis régalé en regardant les oiseaux des 20 premières pages de votre galerie, avec quelques oiseaux de feu également ! ah non, je maintiens, celle ci n'est pas ma préférée, mais que la concurrence est rude pour la choisir : cardinal rouge, pic flamboyant, pic épeiche ?
Quel choix !
Cordialement,
Antoine.

Hello Mario.
Great shot. Fantastic sharpness and light. Even such a popular bird looks fabulous on your picture.
TFS
Wojciech

Hello Mario,
Razor sharp.
Beautiful details, and composition. TFS
Vandana

Magnífico trabajo.
Haces que un ave común (al menos por aquí) se convierta en protagonista cada vez que la capturas con tu máquina.
Saludos Mario, JL.

Hi Mario

You attarct my eyes with this house sparrow... this is turly super class quality bro... keep it coming

Amri HMS

Bonsoir Mario
Une photo the catégorie "WOW", surtout qu'il s'agit presque d'une espèce rare,on n'en voit que très peu et lors du resencement des oiseaux de Noël, il a fallu chercher pour en trouver quelques uns.
Beau cadrage serré et composiion simple avec un très beau fond. Lumière parfaite et on pourrait liu compter ses plumes tellement les détails sont précis.
Bravo
Serge

Bonsoir Mario,
Belle photo de ce moineau, je les trouve pas si laid que ça,:) c'est la premièrs fois que j'en vois un avec tant de détails et nettetée, superbe photo et description de cet oiseau commun que les gens ne regarde mème pas;)) bravo..
Michel

Hi Mario. This is an excellent photograph of this bird. Great detail and color...nicely done.

Roger

i don't know why i just love sparrow.. always watched them playing from my window.. too bad my camera cannot take their picture.. wait till i have a new camera than probably i will be able to shot a bird.. hehe..

superb shot my friend.. beautiful macro.. sharpness and detail are excellent.

tfs and regards, terry

Salut Mario,
Ta photo est tout simplement géniale.
C'est peut-être même la plus réussie de tes photos d'oiseaux.
Superbe netteté et précision.
Détails impécables.
Couleurs et contraste parfaits.
Félicitations.
Stephane.

Hi Mario,

Great bird shot perfect pose and really nice and clear, I envy you talent for bird shots! Good to see you again.

Cheers
Tom

Très belle vue son plumage de dos est superbe aussi. Bravo toujours de beaux détails et une belle précision
Réal.

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1411 W: 130 N: 3842] (15966)
  • [2008-01-08 5:54]

Hello Mario
I am always amazed at the details you capture and this one is perfect!

Tricia

As usual.. a worthy job of your name!! Well done Mario!! TFS.

As usual, sir. Your birds posting is always inspiring. Thank you for sharing,
Ramdan.

Hi dear friend,
this is more than a shot, this is a work of art!
Stunning details and sharpness against the blured BG.
Great light and tones.
A superb compo from all points of view.
Congrats!
Best wishes,
Ioana

Hello Mario,
Fine details in the plumage!
I like the point of view, and the yellow in the beak is an eye-catcher...
As always fine close-up work, and the subject is presented in a fine composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Great composition with good sharpness and colors. Your DOF is just perfect.
Great picture.
David

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1541 W: 40 N: 3375] (13555)
  • [2008-01-13 10:39]

The reflection in the bird's eye is so clear due to the sharpness of the well composed photo.You had a fantastic point of vue and it shows in your posting.
Dot

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