What does the Sparrow eat?
Passeridae
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Diet overview
Omnivore (primarily granivorous, also insectivorous, especially during breeding)
How it forages
Primarily ground feeders, hopping to pick up seeds, grains, and small invertebrates. They will also forage in shrubs and trees. Opportunistic feeders, readily consuming discarded human food. Young are fed primarily insects.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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