Talk:Chestnut sparrow/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Sasata (talk) 16:52, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

Hello, I'll be performing this GA review. I'll make uncontroversial copyedits as I read the article and leave comments here in a day or two. Sasata (talk) 16:52, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

I added a bunch of links and made some minor copyedits, but overall the article looks very good and is well-written. I have some suggestions and questions:

Most of these you linked were unlinked to avoid duplication. I've corrected some of your links, including those to papyrus: in Africa, not all papyruses are Cyperus papyrus, there is the dwarf papyrus etc, etc—so the link is to Cyperus —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 19:11, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

• "The breeding male's legs and feet are pale horn." ? confused.. is horn a color?

Yes, horn is a colour. There are no pages on it yet, but it is mentioned in many bird articles.

Is there an adequate synonym? I suspect most non-bird fans will not know what it means; I wasn't able to find a description in a short online search. Sasata (talk) 20:02, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

I don't know of any. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 20:37, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

For my own edification, can you describe the color? Sasata (talk) 20:47, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Not really. A lot of birds have horn legs. I've asked Jimfbleak if he can help. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 20:50, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Jim says "pale grey", but that is not entirely satisfactory to me. Should this discussion be archived now? —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 15:41, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

Pale grey is much more accessible descriptor than a color name that most casual readers won't know, or even be able to look up in a dictionary. How about mentioning it parenthetically on first use? Sasata (talk) 16:06, 31 January 2010 (UTC) (feel free to archive this discussion)

• what do you think about putting the taxonomy section first, likemost other bird GA/FA's?

I prefer putting the description first, as in a good deal of User:Jimfbleak's articles which I referred to on style considerations. the description is the most basic information on the species.

• any subspecies?

None, one—Sorella eminibey guasso— proposed by G. L. G. Van Someren in 1922, no further info. Does this merit inclusion?

I'll leave that up to you. Personally, I like reading about the taxonomic histories of various species. Sasata (talk) 20:02, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

I'll add it. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 20:37, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

• do they build their nests preferentially in particular genera/species of trees?

Acacias, since they are most common in its range. Already hinted at as much brief mentions in sources allow.

• threats? Do any other animals prey on this bird? Do they get parasites?
• lifespan?
• size/mass/color of the eggs?
• any more info on natal and juvenile appearance? Are newborns covered with down? Is juvenile plumage similar to the adult?

I've included the juvenile plumage, but I can't find anything about nestlings, eggs (besides clutch size), lifespan, predators, disease or parasites. This may be published, but if so only in multi-volume works on East Africa's birds I can't get ahold of. I'll borrow whatever books on East Africa's birds I can find at my public library to see if I can add anything.

I'll be back later to check citations and sources. Sasata (talk) 17:21, 23 January 2010 (UTC)\

I've made the little replies above. --—innotata (Talk • Contribs) 17:41, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Sources look good, and a database check shows there's not a lot published about the species in the academic literature. I see no reason not to promote the article now, as I think it easily meets the GA criteria below (but please describe "horn"). Sasata (talk) 20:02, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

GA review (see here for criteria)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS):

   Well written, complies with MoS.

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c(OR):

   Article has appropriate citations, and all are to reliable sources.

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

   Coverage comparable to other bird GAs.

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

   All images have appropriate free-use licenses.

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail: