House Sparrow
House Sparrow is one of most widespread and abundant bird in cities, neighborhoods and farms.
Local Names
Hindi - GauriyaMalayalam - Narayana pakshi, Angadi Kuruvi
Tamil - Ur kuruvi, Adaikalang Kuruvi
The male and female are easily distinguishable, not in size but in coloration.
Male with grey crown, black lores and around eyes, chestnut on back. White shoulder patch on rufous wing. tail dark brown.
Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey.
Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey.
I think I spot the male one. It was hopping on ground rather than walking. later I learned that its a characteristic of this bird, :)
By the time I took my camera out it was about to leave, I must say that getting good pictures of these beautiful creatures is not so easy... it need more patience and experience.
Interesting facts about House Sparrow is
It is Often found in the neighborhood of towns and villages, a confirmed hanger-on of man.
House Sparrows eat grains, insects, fruit buds, seeds, flower nectar and kitchen scraps.
Nest - Usually in an enclosed niche a hole in ceiling, niche in wall, inverted lamp shade, cavity in tree, rain gutter, birdhouse, nests of other birds. Nest (built by both parents) is made of material such as grass, a collection of straw, rubbish and feathers.
Eggs - Pale greenish white, stippled and blotched with brown
Both parents feed the nestlings. Young leave nest about 2 weeks after hatching.
It is Often found in the neighborhood of towns and villages, a confirmed hanger-on of man.
House Sparrows eat grains, insects, fruit buds, seeds, flower nectar and kitchen scraps.
Nest - Usually in an enclosed niche a hole in ceiling, niche in wall, inverted lamp shade, cavity in tree, rain gutter, birdhouse, nests of other birds. Nest (built by both parents) is made of material such as grass, a collection of straw, rubbish and feathers.
Eggs - Pale greenish white, stippled and blotched with brown
Both parents feed the nestlings. Young leave nest about 2 weeks after hatching.
Pictures:
TVH Taus, Chennai (2020)
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