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Top 30 Interesting Facts And Life Cycle Of Sparrow
Sparrow is a small attractive bird, which can often be seen around houses, sparrow is an agile bird, which has small wings, and the color of the legs is brown.
Its body is light brown, black. There are black spots on their neck, they live in the nest. Let's know about this little bird today and start this article,
1. Sparrow birds are found all over the world including India and depending on the species, its habitat varies.
2. Sparrows usually live in natural habitats such as forests, grasslands, cultivated fields, trees, cities, and also nest in man-made structures such as buildings, factories, warehouses and houses.
3. You will be surprised to know that sparrows have been seen living in 2000 feet deep underground coal mines. About 24 species of sparrow birds are found in the world.
4. Usually there are many of these sparrow birds which differ in name but have a lot of similarities, so considering them as one is basically considered as the main 24 species of sparrow.
5. The scientific name of sparrow is Passer domesticus. It is also called domestic bird or house sparrow.
6. It can tolerate a variety of climates, but is especially found in humid tropical climates.
7. According to the scientific survey conducted in the year 2010, it was found that the number of sparrows is continuously decreasing, so every year on March 20, World Sparrow Day is celebrated.
8. Sparrows get space to live in rural areas, so their number is more in rural areas, but their number has declined drastically in cities.
9. This small bird lives by making a nest on trees. It also makes nests in our homes. Sparrows are always found in flocks.
10. There has been a huge decrease in the number of sparrows, the main reason for which is the reduction in their habitats.
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11. Trees are being cut indiscriminately and air pollution is also a reason. Waves emitted from mobile towers are also a reason for the decrease in numbers.
12. The color of the sparrow bird is light brown and white. It has a beak which is yellow in color and it also has two wings which help them to fly. The color around the eyes of the sparrow bird is black.
13. The main distinguishing feature between male and female sparrows is the colour of the throat, which is brown in males and grey on the head of females,
14. But it is absent in females. The colour of the male sparrow is carefully observed to identify the male and female sparrows.
15. The back of the male sparrow is dark brown and there is a black band around the neck. While the back of the female sparrow is light brown. Sparrows move by hopping rather than galloping on the ground.
16. Sparrows are omnivores, which means they depend on plants and animals for food. The diet of sparrows varies depending on its habitat.
17. The diet of sparrows includes berries, grapes, apples, cherries, pears, plums, tomatoes, peas, soybeans, nuts, weed seeds, grains, millet, sunflower seeds, flowers, cockroaches, butterflies, flies, mosquitoes.
18. House sparrows also eat insects such as caterpillars, caterpillars, etc.
19. Different species of sparrows vary in size, ranging from about 10 to 18 cm (4 to 7 inches) long with smaller species having a wingspan of about 6 inches. House sparrows weigh about 24 to 39.5 grams.
20. The weight and size of the male sparrow is different from that of the female. Females are generally smaller than males. An average male sparrow weighs about 28.5 grams. At the same time, the female sparrow weighs 25.3 grams.
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21. The sparrow bird makes slow and sweet sounds like Chi Chi etc. The sparrow has its own distinctive sound, which it uses especially during the breeding season to attract a partner to its other partner.
22. Apart from this, this gender also makes a sound to warn the other bird. Most carnivorous animals such as snake, dog, fox, cat, eagle hunt sparrows.
23. The average flying speed of a sparrow is 35 kilometers per hour, which can fly up to 50 kilometers if needed.
24. Sparrows are shy and lazy, as they have little contact with humans and do not go more than 2 kilometers from their habitat.
25. A sparrow's nest is usually round, concave and relatively small, cup-like.
26. A nest about 6 inches wide, 12 ½ inches long and 8 ½ inches deep, is made of natural materials such as plant fibers, twigs, leaves, grass, straw, and algae, roots, bird feathers and sometimes litter, plastic. It is made using such substances, which is built in a high secure place.
27. The average lifespan of a sparrow is 4 to 6 years, but as an exception, the world record of the age of a sparrow in Denmark is up to 19 years. Apart from this, there is also a world record of living up to 23 years.
28. Actually sparrow is a wonderful bird, it should be our duty to protect this bird. We should take responsibility that a small and beautiful bird like sparrow must be saved.
29. No, sparrow is not dangerous for humans, it does not harm humans. This small bird travels several kilometers in search of food.
30. Some predatory animals like cat, owl, eagle hunt them. Sparrow is farmer's lover because it destroys insects found in crops.
Life cycle of sparrow
Stage 1 - Egg
The male and female build the nest, the female starts laying eggs in early spring about a week after the nest is built.
Variation is found in the number, size and color of eggs of different species. Usually lays 4 eggs, but sometimes can lay 7 eggs as well.
The eggs are white, cream or brown in color. The eggs are 20 to 22 mm long and 14 to 16 mm wide,
The eggs are incubated by the female for 10-14 days, so that the embryo can develop into a chick, while the male keeps moving around the nest.
Second stage - Hatchling
After coming out of the egg shell it is called hatchling. In this stage the chick is very delicate, its skin is bright pink,
its eyes are closed, it cannot open its eyes, it can only lift its head to eat. And its beak is yellow and soft, it has no feathers, in this stage it is unable to fly.
Due to its helpless nature it sometimes falls prey to predators. They require a lot of parental supervision to grow to this stage.
They are fed only soft and very easily digestible foods, especially egg yolk and cooked grains, in the first week.
Third Stage - Cub
As the baby sparrow grows, it is taken special care of by the parents, at this stage they are called cubs.
By the fifth day it grows in length, and is able to stand on its feet, after five days its eyes open completely, and feathers start growing.
It can spread its wings, but is unable to leave the nest, and is dependent on its parents for food and warmth. The duration of this stage is about 10-14 days.
Fourth Stage - Able to Fly
At this stage the baby sparrow tries to fly, but it cannot fly yet, it usually jumps,
is able to come out of the nest, as they are just learning to fly, at this stage it is called fledgling.
It develops its flying ability, the muscles of its wings become strong and developed, at this stage it is very active and strong, and develops rapidly.
It is ready to take its first flight and is able to fly only short distances. It is still under the care of its parents.
Stage Five - Juvenile
At this stage the bird is ready to leave the nest and is now called a juvenile. Their height is very short. At this stage the juvenile bird undergoes its first molt, and begins to look like an adult bird.
Depending on the species, baby sparrows start to leave the nest at around 10 to 17 days of age.
This stage is crucial for sparrows to acquire flying skills, they often fall while learning, often resulting in accidental deaths.
Stage Six - Young Sparrow
At this stage the bird's plumage is fully developed, the immature bird looks similar to the adult female.
The male bird now begins to develop white cheeks (collar) and a grey head and bib (a large black mark) on the chest. The yellow starts to fade completely till the base of its beak.
Sparrows are usually able to reach height by the third week of life, when they become independent. The young are fed by the parents until they are about six weeks old.
At this stage the young are fed insects, grains, and other food like the adults. The young often gather in large flocks, and in autumn the group returns to its nest.
Some species mature as young, with birds in tropical regions only a few months old, but reproductive maturity usually depends on the species of bird.
Seventh stage - Adult
It is fully grown, its length is 5 to 6 inches. The male has a dark brown head and a black spot on the neck. It is fully matured. At this stage the bird is capable of breeding.
The breeding and egg laying time varies geographically, as sufficient insects are required for the formation and nutrition of eggs.
During the breeding season the males make specific sounds to find and attract the female mate and complete the breeding process,
After this they build more nests and lay eggs in it, thus the life cycle of the bird begins again.
House sparrows do not migrate, but the sparrows living outside the houses travel several kilometers to eat when the crop grains are ripe, depending on the season.
Sparrows are basically vegetarian when they grow up, but soon after hatching from the eggs, their chicks basically eat insects.
Sparrow Facts For Kids
1. Where do sparrow birds live?
Sparrow birds are found all over the world including India. Depending on the species, its habitat varies.
2. What is the habitat of sparrow birds?
Sparrows usually live in natural habitats such as forests, grasslands, cultivated fields, trees, cities, and also nest in man-made structures such as buildings, factories, warehouses, and houses.
3. What is the scientific name of sparrow bird?
The scientific name of sparrow is Passer domesticus. It is also called domestic bird or house sparrow.
4. What is the specialty of sparrow bird?
The color of sparrow bird is light brown and white. It has a beak which is yellow in color and it also has two feathers which help them to fly. The color near the eyes of sparrow is black.
5. What do sparrow birds eat?
Sparrows are omnivores, which means that they depend on plants and animals for food. The diet of sparrow varies depending on its habitat.
6. How fast can sparrows fly?
The average flying speed of a sparrow is 35 kilometers per hour, which can fly up to 50 kilometers if needed.
7. How long do sparrows live?
The average lifespan of a sparrow is 4 to 6 years, but as an exception, the world record for the age of a sparrow in Denmark is up to 19 years.
8. How much does a sparrow bird weigh?
Different species of sparrows vary in size, ranging from about 10 to 18 cm i.e. 4 to 7 inches long with the smaller species having a wingspan of about 6 inches. The sparrows found in houses weigh about 24 to 39.5 grams.
9. What is the color of the sparrow bird?
The color of the sparrow bird is light brown and white. It has a beak which is yellow in color and it also has two feathers which help them to fly. The color around the eyes of the sparrow bird is black.
10. What is the sound of the sparrow bird?
The sparrow bird makes slow and melodious sounds like chi chi etc. The sparrow has its own distinctive sound, which it uses to attract a partner to its other partner especially during the breeding season.