Singing Song Sparrow

Sometimes if I wait long enough, I can watch them sing.... more

by Janice Pariza

Title

Singing Song Sparrow

Artist

Janice Pariza

Medium

Photograph

Description

Sometimes if I wait long enough, I can watch them sing.
The House Sparrow is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. A small bird, it has a typical length of 16 cm and a weight of 24-39.5 g. Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the House Sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.
A small bird that is internationally recognized as a harbinger of good or bad luck, the sparrow is seen throughout literature and folklore as a sign of God's benevolence, an omen of death and a catcher of lost souls. Known for their small, 5- to 6-inch-long size, sparrows were introduced to North America in the 1850s, where they have continued to become a part of both the urban and rural American landscape.
The Sparrow, I believe them to be one of the most beautiful and over looked birds as far as photography goes, I adore them and photograph them often, all shots in my series are different frames, some are digitally altered, some are left as is. I can manipulate any image to fit your decor or color preference.

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January 12th, 2014