After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
Fig 01 - A House Sparrow, a visitor
Invasive species means that House Sparrows may compete and even kill native species in our areas.
Several species could be killed by House Sparrows are:
- Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis)
- Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)
- Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)
- Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
- Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)
Fig 02 - A corner of city
In our urban area, we may see aggressiveness of House Sparrow to kill birds in their nest, then take over the nest.
Fig 03 - A house Sparrow
Do you see a House Sparrow in your areas?
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cute if invasive, too bad
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Deletei think that sparrows are such cute birds, i did not know this about them. i guess this is nature "the circle of life"!! i get them in one of my bird houses every year, they nest and have babies. i have never noticed any negative behavior!!
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ReplyDeleteYes, the House Sparrows are not native to the USA. They seem to be all around the world. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
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Delete...I'm sorry to hear that it is invasive for you!
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DeleteI don't think we see them here but I have learned something about them now. Thanks for the info!
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
I'm not that fond of them.
ReplyDeleteThey’ve become rare in our area now, but I still remember how common they were in my childhood.
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
Wow, I didn’t realize House Sparrows could be so aggressive 😟🐦 It’s sad to think of them threatening bluebirds and chickadees. Definitely makes me appreciate the importance of protecting native species. 🌿
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Interesting post, thanks so much for sharing it with us
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
The sparrows have returned her, after som years missing. I have never noticed that they have done harm to other birds, especially not woodpeckers. They usually sit together in a bush all day, gossiping. They eat seeds and insects.
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
We have House Sparrows here as well, and they are a pest as well. But I can't help but remember when they were a native garden bird around my house. Things are never simple.
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I see ..
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This is an interesting post.
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
House sparrows certainly declined in numbers in central Europe where I live, which is sad to see.
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Beautiful blog
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
Please read my post
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't know those little birds were so aggressive!
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we do see them a good bit and they really are aggressive. They also can make a huge mess on porches..
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
Very beautiful post thank you
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Thanks for the comment.
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After second look, we recognize a bird sitting on the fence is a House Sparrow. The bird is well known as invasive species in our areas.
They are an invasive species in Australia as well. There is a very strict control program in some states to prevent their spread. I can't help but have a bit of a fondness for them nonetheless - they were a common bird around my childhood home.
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