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===Distribution===
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===Habitat===
Worldwide. Deliberately introduced by man on several continents, this bird is an unwelcome addition to the local ecologies, and another glaring example of the folly of the introduction of an alien species.
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Middle to upper levels of tropical evergreen forest, semi-open and forest edges, coastal woodland.
  
====Breeding====
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====Diet====
Nests of grass, wool, feathers and other soft materials are made in holes in buildings or other structures, though house sparrows will also breed in thick ivy and natural structures. The clutch consists of 4-5 glossy pale blue eggs. The young fledge after about 3 weeks.  
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While this species is a fruit eater with a wide variety of fruit in their diet, they also consume significantly sized insects and vertebrates of a small size. In addition, they eat the hatched young and eggs of other species of birds.
  
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Revision as of 20:40, 30 June 2021

Featured Article: Collared Aracari
Photo © by Reini

Habitat

Middle to upper levels of tropical evergreen forest, semi-open and forest edges, coastal woodland.

Diet

While this species is a fruit eater with a wide variety of fruit in their diet, they also consume significantly sized insects and vertebrates of a small size. In addition, they eat the hatched young and eggs of other species of birds.



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