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#Home of the sparrow Patch#

Juvenile Appearance: Juvenile birds are similar, but their facial markings are darker and less distinct.

It has a black bib on its otherwise greyish-white underparts, and the back and wings are streaked brown with white wing bars.

#Home of the sparrow Patch#

Adult Appearance: The adult bird has a chestnut cap and a striking black patch on its otherwise whitish cheeks and head.

Status and Conservation: This species' population has declined as much as 50% over the last few decades, although there are still several million pairs breeding in Britain and Ireland.

Diet: This species most often consumes seeds and small insects.

In the absence of a suitable wall or roof, it will make a large, untidy nest in a bush.

Nesting: The house sparrow prefers man-made nesting sites such as holes in walls and roof spaces.

Juvenile Appearance: Juveniles are similar to adult females in appearance, but their plumage pattern is less distinct.

The underparts are pale grey, and it has a pale supercilium (stripe) behind the eye.

Adult Female Appearance: The adult female has mainly brown upperparts, including the crown, and the back is streaked with buff.

In winter, the chestnut colour is less intense and the bill is paler.

It has a black throat and breast, a dark bill and reddish legs. The nape, sides of the crown, back and wings are chestnut brown, and the underparts are pale grey. Adult Male Appearance: The adult male has a grey crown, grey cheeks and a grey rump.Size: Adults are typically around 14–15 cm in length.In a similar vein, many people choose to get sparrow tattoos to memorialize the souls of loved ones who have passed away. As mentioned above, many sailors would get traditional sparrow tattoos in hopes that their souls might be taken to heaven if they died at sea. Like most tattoos, sparrow tattoos can have a variety of meanings (or none at all). According to others, however, finding a deceased bird may be symbolic of a new beginning, much like the "death" card in the tarot system. What Does It Mean to See a Dead Sparrow?Īccording to certain new-age authors, an encounter with a dead sparrow could indicate a loss of freedom or innocence. Modern authors have also shared systems for interpreting sparrows and other birds as omens. This superstition closely resembles the ancient Egyptian view of sparrows and that of traditional sailors, some of whom would get sparrow tattoos in hopes that the birds would catch and carry their souls should they die at sea. In Chinese culture, the sparrow is an auspicious symbol of happiness and the coming of spring, while in Indonesian lore, sparrows signify birth, marriage, rain and other good tidings.Īccording to the Audobon Society, a common superstition states that sparrows carry the souls of the dead, and as such, it is bad luck to kill them. In many cultures, sparrows are seen as good luck. Many say that such an occurrence may herald an upcoming ending-whether of a relationship, a friendship, a job, a life or something else entirely.

Most modern-day spiritualists and new-age enthusiasts, however, think that a sparrow hitting a window may have a less morbid and more general meaning. What Does It Mean If a Sparrow Flies Into Your Window?Īccording to some older superstitions, if a sparrow flies into your closed window and dies, it could signify the death of someone you know. In China, some say that a sparrow flying into a house indicates that good luck is on the way in a more general sense. In Indonesia, it is believed by some that if a sparrow flies into a house, a member of the household will soon marry or give birth. What Does It Mean If a Sparrow Flies Into Your House?