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Bird Facts: The House Sparrow

20 facts you need to know about the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) the most widespread wild bird on the planet. In the video, you will find information about House Sparrow distribution around the world, what they eat, the different plumage of males and females, what the nest is built from, how many eggs are laid, the incubation period, and much more. The video includes House Sparrow calls and why House Sparrows take dust baths. The House Sparrow is native to most of Europe and Asia, and parts of North Africa. Since the middle of the 19th century it has been widely introduced across the world and is now found on every continent except Antarctica. Its extensive range makes the House Sparrow the most widespread wild bird on the planet. There are 12 subspecies of House Sparrow. This video features the nominate subspecies, Passer domesticus domesticus, which is found across Europe and northern Asia. Males have a grey crown on the top of their head, a black bib and grey/white cheeks. Their upperparts are chestnut-brown, streaked with black, and the underparts are grey. Adult females and juveniles of both sexes have plainer plumage. Their upperparts are a lighter brown, streaked with brown and grey, and their underparts are greyish-white. The adult female also has a cream stripe above the eye. Typical measurements: Length: 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 in) Wingspan: 20-25 cm (7.9-9.8 in) Weight: 24-38 g (0.85-1.34 oz) House Sparrows feed mainly on seeds but they will also eat berries, fruits, insects and earthworms. House Sparrows are very social birds and typically nest in small colonies. Nest sites are varied and can include crevices in buildings and trees, holes in banks and cliffs, and hedges, trees and bushes. The nest is built from coarse vegetation and lined with softer materials like feathers, wool, hair and paper. The female usually lays between 4 and 5 eggs and incubates them for around two weeks. On hatching, the chicks are featherless and entirely dependent on their parents care. The chicks are fed mainly on insects, with both parents bringing food to the nest. The chicks leave the nest 14-16 days after hatching and are fed by their parents for a further week or so. House Sparrows typically raise two or three broods a year. House Sparrows are one of many bird species that take dust baths. They create a small hollow and use their wings to help distribute the dust over their body. It’s thought that a dust bath helps Sparrows get rid of parasites, dry skin and excess preen oil. If you enjoyed this video, please like 👍, subscribe and leave a comment. If you'd like to be notified when new videos are available, please hit the bell🔔! Thanks for watching!