Bird portrait
Sparrow
Passer domesticus
As wooden wall art
Sparrow
€12.00
To the wall art
What the house sparrow sounds like
Recording: Benoît Van Hecke, xeno-canto XC543237, CC BY-SA 4.0
Did you know?
House sparrows take dust baths to get rid of parasites in their feathers.
When to hear it
For Central Europe
Most often from March to July
January
When to hear it: less often
February
When to hear it: less often
Courtship
March
When to hear it: often
Courtship
April
When to hear it: often
2–3 broods
May
When to hear it: often
2–3 broods
June
When to hear it: often
2–3 broods
July
When to hear it: often
2–3 broods
August
When to hear it: less often
2–3 broods
September
When to hear it: less often
October
When to hear it: less often
November
When to hear it: less often
December
When to hear it: less often
Mostly in the morning, during the day and in the evening
Jan (less often), Feb (less often), Mar (often), Apr (often), May (often), Jun (often), Jul (often), Aug (less often), Sep (less often), Oct (less often), Nov (less often), Dec (less often)
Courtship: February – March; 2–3 broods: April – August
Facts
- Size
- 14–16 cm
- Wingspan
- 19–25 cm
- Weight
- 24–39.5 g
- Family
- Old World sparrows
Range
Almost worldwide; originally from the Middle East, spread with farming across Eurasia and parts of North Africa, and introduced on other continents since the mid-19th century.
What the house sparrow eats
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Around 90 % of his diet is seeds, mostly cereals – he prefers wheat to oats and barley. In some regions wild grass and weed seeds count just as much. When all yearMainly Seeds of cereals and weeds
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For the first few days he feeds the young almost only caterpillars and chopped-up insects. Insects stay their main food until about day 15. When Spring SummerAlso Caterpillars, for the young
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In town he turns omnivore: bread and biscuit crumbs or leftover chips in cafés and parks are welcome, and he even searches bins for food.Also Food scraps in towns
Conservation status
Least concern
LC · IUCN Red List
Worldwide, its numbers are not considered at risk – the lowest of seven steps.
Worldwide, its numbers are not considered at risk – the lowest of seven steps.
Not yet threatened, but close to it – the second of seven steps.
For example
- Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus
- Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata
- Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa
Worldwide, its numbers are considered vulnerable – the third of seven steps.
For example
- European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur
- Atlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica
- Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus
Worldwide, its numbers are considered endangered – the fourth of seven steps.
For example
- Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
- Saker Falcon Falco cherrug
- Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis
The species is critically endangered – the fifth of seven steps.
For example
- Kakapo Strigops habroptila
- Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi
The species survives only in human care – the sixth of seven steps.
For example
- Spix's Macaw Cyanopsitta spixii
- Hawaiian Crow Corvus hawaiiensis
- Guam Kingfisher Todiramphus cinnamominus
The species is extinct – the highest of seven steps.
For example
- Dodo Raphus cucullatus
- Passenger Pigeon Ectopistes migratorius
- Great Auk Pinguinus impennis
Tap a level or hover over it. Outside the scale: DD – data deficient · NE – not evaluated
As wooden wall art
Sparrow Wall Art
On mango wood · 10 × 10 cm
incl. 19 % VAT, plus shipping
Description
Vintage bird art on wood: the Sparrow, laser-burnt into mango wood – small wall decor for bird lovers and nature lovers.
- Design
- Sparrow
- Material
- FSC-certified mango wood
- Size
- approx. 4 × 4 in (10 × 10 cm)
- Thickness
- 9–10 mm
- Hanging
- Hanger on the back
Shipping
- Availability
- 3 in stock
- Shipping
- Large letter · €1.80
- from 4 items
- DHL small parcel · €4.19
- from 11 items
- DHL parcel · €6.19
Will it arrive in time?
Expected to arrive Thu 29 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
When sent by Large letter to Germany. An estimate, not a promised delivery date; with payment in advance, from when the payment arrives.
Questions
Is the design printed?
No – burnt into the wood with a laser, without any paint.
Will my picture look exactly like the photos?
Almost. Grain and colour differ from piece to piece, and the design comes out a little lighter or darker depending on the wood. That is exactly what makes it one of a kind.
How do I hang it?
The hanger is already on the back – all it needs is the right spot on the wall.
When will it ship?
Ready to ship: 1–2 working days – usually the same day. The shipping costs are on the “Shipping” tab.
My favourite bird is missing – what now?
Wish for it! On the page of the wooden picture there is room for your motif wish.
3 left
Ready to ship: 1–2 working days · 14 days right of withdrawal
