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Passer domesticus (House Sparrow)

Synonyms: Fringilla domestica (homotypic)
Language: French; Spanish

Wikipedia Abstract

The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. A small bird, it has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.
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ED Score: 4.03365
EDGE Score: 1.61615

Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  29 grams
Birth Weight [3]  2 grams
Breeding Habitat [2]  Generalist, Agricultural
Wintering Geography [2]  Non-migrartory
Wintering Habitat [2]  Generalist, Agricultural
Diet [4]  Carnivore (Invertebrates), Granivore, Herbivore
Diet - Invertibrates [4]  10 %
Diet - Plants [4]  30 %
Diet - Seeds [4]  60 %
Forages - Understory [4]  50 %
Forages - Ground [4]  50 %
Clutch Size [6]  2
Clutches / Year [3]  4
Fledging [5]  15 days
Global Population (2017 est.) [2]  520,000,000
Incubation [3]  11 days
Mating Display [7]  Ground display
Mating System [7]  Monogamy
Maximum Longevity [3]  23 years
Wing Span [8]  9 inches (.239 m)
Female Maturity [3]  5 months 2 days
Male Maturity [3]  1 year

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