The cutest guests stopped by for lunch awhile back. Went to eat outside in the patio area at Chroni's in East Los and I look to my left- and see a dozen or so House Sparrows in the parking lot next to my table. Advantageous birds House Sparrows are, waiting for food where there's plenty.
The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird a part of the Sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. Its intentional or accidental introductions
to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the
Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.
The House
Sparrow is commonly associated with human habitats, living in
urban or rural settings. Found in widely varied habitats and
climates, it typically avoids extensive grasslands, woodlands, and deserts away from human development.
The House Sparrow can perform complex and unusual tasks to obtain food, such as opening automatic doors to enter supermarkets, clinging to hotel walls to watch vacationers on their balconies,and stealing the nectar of Kowhai flowers.
Not what you'd expect from a bird you commonly see in your backyard, huh? After learning this, I'm surprised they left me alone to eat in peace!
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