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Passer domesticus
Generally, sparrows tend to be small, plump brown-grey birds with short tails and stubby, powerful beaks. The differences between sparrow species can be subtle. They are primarily seed-eaters, though they also consume small insects. A few species scavenge for food around cities and, like gulls or pigeons, will happily eat virtually anything in small quantities. Members of this family range in size from the Chestnut Sparrow (Passer eminibey), at 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) and 13.4 g, to the Parrot-billed Sparrow (Passer gongonensis), at 18 cm (7 inches) and 42 g (1.5 oz). Sparrows are physically similar to other seed-eating birds, such as finches, but have a vestigial dorsal outer primary feather and an extra bone in the tongue.
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thank you emma!!!
Yeah they do... in Mumbai their population is dwindling coz of lesser green pastures and loss of habitat... and ofcourse larger bird species preying on their nests!!!!!
No problem, its about time the humble House Sparrow received the attention it deserves. They are nesting all around my house at the moment, no doubt enjoying it while I am away!
thank you malcolm.......
This looks like a female House Sparrow, the male has a grey crown on a dark head and a black bib. Scientific name is actually 'Passer domesticus'.
Great info Kavi!!. Your spottings are delightful!!