The House Sparrow is the most widely distributed wild bird on our planet. It is originally native to Europe and much of Asia and has also followed humans all over the world. It has been intentionally or accidentally introduced to most of the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, New Zealand and Australia as well as urban areas in other parts of the world.
Unfortunately, In large parts of Europe populations of House Sparrows are in decline. In the Netherlands the House Sparrow is even considered an endangered species.
The cloaca is an essential anatomical feature in birds (the organ also exists in reptiles, amphibians, and some fish). In birds, the cloaca is a single opening located at the base of the tail that serves multiple functions. It is the exit point for the digestive, urinary, and... Read more »
Imagine a bird, not confined by national boundaries or familiar landscapes, but a feathered citizen of the world. This is the essence of a cosmopolitan bird species – one that transcends geographic limitations and thrives in a vast tapestry of habitats across... Read more »
Welcome to the world of the House Sparrow, the latest adorable addition to the Birdorable family! This small but mighty bird holds the title of the most widely distributed wild bird on Earth, and its journey alongside humans is a fascinating tale of adaptability and survival. Originally native... Read more »
This week’s highlighted t-shirt is our nine Birdorable backyard birds design featuring common European birds. They are: Great Tit, Goldfinch, Magpie, House Sparrow, European Robin, Chaffinch, Winter Wren, Jackdaw and Eurasian Nuthatch. Read more »
