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Beta
House Sparrow
(Passer domesticus)
Photo by
Elsemargriet
Overview
Biology
up to 3 broods per year4 - 6 eggs per broodincubation 12 days
Food
The House sparrow will mainly feed on grain, seeds and will often be found at bird feeders.
A common sight in the UK. The House sparrow is an opportunist, gaining food, shelter and a variety of materials for nest building.
Description
Males are brown with black speckles, and white wing bars, Females are a duller brown with no white wing bars, 12 -15 cm long
Habitat
The House sparrow will build a nest in chimneys, walls, under eaves of houses, and small bushes and shrubs
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