House Sparrow, 081017, (15) f
House Sparrow,
Order - Passeriformes, Family - Passeridae, Species - Passer domesticus,
Recent declines have seen numbers in gardens and town parks reduce and farmland flocks disappear but House Sparrows remain almost as widespread as ever.
They are familiar in towns and gardens and ever in farmland concentrate around buildings.
Males are easily recognized, although they look quite like.
Tree and Spanish Sparrows. Females lack the bold patterns and can be taken for some finches, but in reality are equally distinct. House Sparrows are typically social and noisy birds,.
Voice - Basic lively, simple chirrup, chilp; loud chattering chorus from flocks; series of chirps forms simple song,
Nesting - Untidy nest of grass and feathers, in roof space, cavity in wall, in House Martin nest tree cavity, or more openly in creepers and around wires; 3 - 7 eggs; 1 - 4 broods; April - August,
Feeding - Usually on ground, taking seeds, buds, roots, berries, and many insects for young; catches some insects clumsily in flight; visits bird-tables for nuts, seed mixtures, and kitchen scraps,
Length - 14cm,
Wingspan - 20 - 22cm,
Weight - 19 - 25g,
Lifespan - 2 - 5 years,
Status - Secure,
House Sparrow, 081017, (15) f
House Sparrow,
Order - Passeriformes, Family - Passeridae, Species - Passer domesticus,
Recent declines have seen numbers in gardens and town parks reduce and farmland flocks disappear but House Sparrows remain almost as widespread as ever.
They are familiar in towns and gardens and ever in farmland concentrate around buildings.
Males are easily recognized, although they look quite like.
Tree and Spanish Sparrows. Females lack the bold patterns and can be taken for some finches, but in reality are equally distinct. House Sparrows are typically social and noisy birds,.
Voice - Basic lively, simple chirrup, chilp; loud chattering chorus from flocks; series of chirps forms simple song,
Nesting - Untidy nest of grass and feathers, in roof space, cavity in wall, in House Martin nest tree cavity, or more openly in creepers and around wires; 3 - 7 eggs; 1 - 4 broods; April - August,
Feeding - Usually on ground, taking seeds, buds, roots, berries, and many insects for young; catches some insects clumsily in flight; visits bird-tables for nuts, seed mixtures, and kitchen scraps,
Length - 14cm,
Wingspan - 20 - 22cm,
Weight - 19 - 25g,
Lifespan - 2 - 5 years,
Status - Secure,