House Sparrows
House sparrow was once widespread and abundant but it has become a mystery bird at many localities in recent times. Perky and bustling, house sparrows have always been gregarious at all times mixing in autumn and winter with finches in the fields — especially when stubbles (The cut stalks of cereal plants left sticking out of the ground after the grain is harvested.) remained available to them. The male house sparrow has a grey crown, cheeks and underparts, black on the throat, upper breast and between the bill and eyes. The bill in summer is blue-black, and the legs are brown.
Length: I4 to 16 cm long
Wingspan: 19–25 cm
Family: Passeridae
No. of Young: 5 to 6 eggs
Breeding Season: April to October in most
Lifespan: 1 to 3 years
Diet: Larvae of insects, crocuses, primroses, butterflies
Wow fact!!!
A house sparrow can swim to escape predators in a pond or baby swimming pool!
