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House Sparrow - Passer domesticus

A very common bird found over most of Europe, Asia, North Africa and parts of America and Australia, usually inhabiting human communities. Grows to a body length upto 14cm (5.5in). Nests upto 4 times in a year depending on conditions, building a loose nest of grasses, hair, feathers Etc. Lays 3 to 8 eggs blotched and of variable colouring, which are incubated for 14 days. Feeds on small insects, seeds and buds. Gathers in small agitated flocks emitting a high pitched 'twittering' call.

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