For animals exploring new territory, taking risks is key to survival. But eating unfamiliar foods can be dicey, since they might contain new pathogens and parasites. One avian immune system, however, ...

The most common bird I see around my town is probably the House Sparrow. This little bird is quite cute and I like watching them flit around and interact with one another… even despite knowing that ...

Since I first started putting up bluebird nesting boxes back in 2016, I have had to think about a much less-beloved bird, the house sparrow, that also loves nesting in these boxes. House sparrows are ...

They missed their friendly little house sparrows; so friendly, that some were pets. People recalled their proclivity for eating insects, especially caterpillars, hence the belief that it would be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sparrows are becoming less common, and many people want to help these birds. But what do sparrows actually eat? Photo: Getty ...

Sparrows are part of our daily lives–or rather, they used to be. Their numbers are dwindling, especially in cities. Many people want to support these native birds. But what do sparrows eat throughout ...