Scientific Name: Passer domesticus Common Names: House Sparrow, Huismossie, Harabeli, Haussperling Other Names: Chiri, Kuruvi, Ghara Chatia, Goraiya, Charai Pakhi, Pichhuka, Chaer, Chirya, Chakli, Chimani & Gubbachachi
Identifying Features: conical beak, black breast, chestnut wings, brown head, small size, black beak
Fun Facts:
- For the sole purpose of conservation of species, House Sparrow is declared as the State Bird of Delhi and State Bird of Bihar.
- They also have an ability to swim very fast which helps them to escape from their predators.
This image was clicked by Nitoo Das.
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