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House Sparrows are very well known birds which are very closely entwined with people's lives. Their population has diminished dramatically in Britain throughout the last few of years. These wonderful little birds were one time taken for granted, but due to their recent decline in numbers, ought now be taken care of. They are regular visitors to bird tables and bird feeders, where they will feed on nearly all types of birdseed, particularly millet, corn, and sunflower seeds.
The male House Sparrow has a chestnut brown back along with dark-coloured streaks, whilst the under body, rump and crown tend to be grey. Additionally, it has a chestnut brownish nape together with white cheeks as well as a black eye stripe and bib, which together with the light wing
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bar and pale brownish legs help to make, what on the surface is a very dull coloured bird, into what is an extremely pretty little bird. The beak of the House Sparrow is coloured
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yellow to brown in the winter months and changes to black in the summertime.
The female house sparrow is paler in colour, when compared to the male and does not possess the black bib, white cheeks or chestnut brown nape. In place of the males black eye stripe the female has a straw coloured eye stripe, and the young house sparrows appearance is very similar to the females.
If you are fortunate enough to have house sparrows visit you, you will discover that they have a very diverse diet. They will feed on just about anything. Also, they are probably the most sedentary of British birds, even the young ones will nest in the near vicinity of their parents, and they will readily nest in any nesting box that has been provided.
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