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It is possible to find House Sparrow most places where there are houses (or other buildings) There are a handful of places where there aren’t. Alongside two other introduced species, the European Starling and the Rock Pigeon They are a few of the birds that are most frequently seen. Their constant presence on our doorways makes them easy to ignore as their ability to take native birds out of nest boxes causes some people to be angry at the birds. However, House Sparrows, with their ability to share their lives so closely with us, are just being the fruit of our own achievement.
Habitat
House Sparrows are closely associated with people and their buildings. Look for them in cities, towns suburban areas, farms and suburbs (particularly close to livestock). They aren’t found in large forests, vast woodlands, or grasslands. In extreme environments such as deserts and the extreme north, House Sparrows survive only within the immediate area of people.
Food
House Sparrow consume a lot of seeds and grains, as well as livestock feed and, in cities the discarded food items. Some of the crops they eat are corn, oats, wheat and sorghum. The wild food sources include ragweed, crabgrass, and the buckwheat. House Sparrows readily eat birdseed like milo, millet along with sunflower seeds. Urban birds readily eat commercial bird seed. In the summer, House Sparrows eat insects and feed them to their young. They catch insects in the air by eating them through following lawnmowers or by looking at lights in the evening.
Behavior
House Sparrow leap rather than move on the floor. They’re social birds, feeding in large flocks and arguing over crumbs or seeds in the dirt. House Sparrows are frequently seen at bird feeders; you could also see them swimming in street-side puddles or dustbathing on the open ground, ruffling their feathers while flicking dust or water over themselves in similar movements. From living in such close company, House Sparrows have developed several ways of indicating control and submission. They are frightened to flick their tails. In a state of stress, birds crouch with the body horizontal, shove their head forward , then slowly spread and roll forward their wings. They also keep their tails erect. This can lead to an intense display of wings raised as well as the crown and throat feathers hanging on ends while tail feathers are spread out and beak open. Males with greater amounts of black on the throat tend to dominate over males who are lighter in black. Males who display their behavior to a prospective mate and are displaying, they flaunt their chests, keep their wings with their arms open and fan their tails and then jump stiffly before the female, twisting their body and occasionally bowing to the side and back. At times, males who notice an event will come in and start displaying in the same manner. In groups males will usually prevail over females during the fall and winter, but females are more assertive during spring and summer.
Nesting
Home Sparrow nests are made of coarse dried plants, which are often filled into the hole until it’s nearly completely filled. The birds then utilize the finest materials, like feathers, string, and paper to line the nest. House Sparrows often build nests next to each other. these neighboring nests can connect with walls. House Sparrows often reuse their nests.
