The House Sparrow
The house sparrow is a small member of the sparrow family, Passeridae. It typically measures between 16 cm and 39.5 grams in mass and is pale brown or grey in color. Males and females are similarly colored with more colorful markings. House sparrows are also called common sparrows. If you're curious about this species, here are some facts that you may not know.
Nesting habits
Many people are surprised to learn about the nesting habits of sparrows. These social birds are well-known for their ability to find food and nest near human-made structures. Whether it's a discarded piece of paper, a discarded can, or any other kind of scrap, sparrows make themselves at home among human-made structures. While they are not particularly afraid of humans, they do make themselves comfortable around other species.
Song
A young adult novel, Song of the Sparrow was published in 2007. The story is written in lyrical form, and is set in the time of the Dark Ages in Britain. This retelling of the famous Lady of Shalott story will have teens laughing and crying at the same time. It is a must-read for young adult readers! Although the story is a bit disturbing at times, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Dark Ages!
Symbolism
A common garden bird, the sparrow has a wide symbolic significance around the world. Though they are generally seen as pests, sparrows' presence is often mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 10:29. His parables of the sparrows' compassion for other creatures were used to explain God's love for all. Sparrows were also supposedly present during the events leading up to Christ's death. This is reflected in Renaissance artworks of such scenes.
Diet
The diet of a sparrow depends on where it lives and what food sources are available to it. The food sources of a sparrow include seeds, fruits, nuts, and even crumbs from fast-food restaurants. Occasionally, sparrows will eat flowers. Some of their favorite foods include a mixture of nuts, seeds, and fruit. Some sparrows are omnivorous and eat almost anything. Some of their favorite foods include berries, grapes, loquats, apples, and nuts.
