Talk:Chestnut sparrow/GA1

Latest comment: 14 years ago by Sasata in topic GA Review

GA Review

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

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)Reply

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 Cyperusinnotata (TalkContribs) 19:11, 23 January 2010 (UTC)Reply
  • "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)Reply
I don't know of any. —innotata (TalkContribs) 20:37, 23 January 2010 (UTC)Reply
For my own edification, can you describe the color? Sasata (talk) 20:47, 23 January 2010 (UTC)Reply
Not really. A lot of birds have horn legs. I've asked Jimfbleak if he can help. —innotata (TalkContribs) 20:50, 23 January 2010 (UTC)Reply
Jim says "pale grey", but that is not entirely satisfactory to me. Should this discussion be archived now? —innotata (TalkContribs) 15:41, 31 January 2010 (UTC)Reply
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)Reply
  • 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)Reply
I'll add it. —innotata (TalkContribs) 20:37, 23 January 2010 (UTC)Reply
  • 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)\Reply

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