Amazing Facts About Sparrows You May Not Know Of

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 20, 2023

Symbol of Loyalty

Sparrow is a symbol of loyalty in Japan owing to its friendly nature.

Features

Sparrows are around 14-16 cm long, can even reach a speed of 50 km/hour.

Male vs Female Sparrow

Male sparrows dominate over females during fall and winter, while females dominate during summer and spring.

Water birds

Sparrows have the capability of swimming underwater!

Sparrow Age

The oldest sparrow recorded till date is known to live for 15 years and 9 months.

Nesting periods

Sparrows raise three nests of 3-5 eggs, Both male and female help to incubate the eggs for 12-15 days.

Distinguish between male and female sparrows

Males have reddish backs and a black bib, while females have brown backs with stripes.

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