Sparrow bird information

Know a few pieces of information on sparrow from here. Sparrow is a  smaller sized bird found across the world’s woodlands and farmlands.

Sparrow bird

Sparrow bird information

Sparrow bird information

There are around 140 sparrow species found around the world. Initially, sparrows were found only in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. 

Sparrow bird information

Human settlers introduced sparrows to Australia and America and now they are a part of their native wildlife.

About Sparrow bird 

Kingdom: Animalia

Class: Aves

Family: Passeridae

Scientific name: Passeridae

Sparrow bird information

Depending on species Sparrow may grow between 11.4 cm- 18 cm (4.5 inch-7.9 inch) in height

Weight: 13.4 g - 42 g (0.5 oz-1.5 oz)

Top speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)

Life Span: 4-7 years

Color: White, Black, Grey, Brown, Tan, Blue, Yellow

Skin type: Feathers

Distinctive features: Small body and smooth rounded head

 

Sparrow food

Sparrows are actually carnivores (meat-eaters) naturally, yet they have changed their eating habits ever since they learned to live closer to people.

They are omnivores feeding on seeds, berries, and small insects.

The sparrows that have adapted to life n cities may eat anything that they can find.

Sparrow bird

Predators of Sparrows

Their numerous predators include cats, dogs, snakes, foxes and birds of prey. 

Sparrows breed in spring when female sparrows build their nests and lay eggs. The eggs after the female sparrow incubate them for two weeks.

Sparrow bird information

After which the chicks are looked after by the mother till they fledge. So this is some information about the sparrow.

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