Sparrow is a bird that we meet very often in our country. It inhabits Europe, Asia and northern Africa. At the very beginning it inhabited semi-deserts and steppes, now we can meet it wherever there is a man. Swallow often called as a Barn Swallow is another bird from this section. Due to its lifestyle it is often called a migratory species. It inhabits a very wide area on the globe. Starting from EuroAsia all the way to Europe.
Coloring Book Swallow and Sparrow
Swallow for children
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Swallow bird drawing
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A swallow flies to the nest
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Barn Swallow
The spring swallow is a bird that is under strict species protection in our country. Perhaps you had a chance to meet it once. It is a bird that...
Elemenek sparrow
Elemel the sparrow had a bowl, a spoon, and a saucepan. In the bowl he washed himself, though he was a bird, in the pot he brewed porridge, and with the spoon he stirred the bird's...
Two swallows in love
The picture shows two swallows in love with each other, which you can color. And do you know what the saying means: one swallow does not make a spring"? Swallows appear...
Sparrows drawing
We see in the picture five sparrows sitting on a branch. Perhaps they are sitting like this and closely watching what is happening under the tree. Unfortunately, we do not know that...
Sparrow on a branch
You have two elements to color today shown in the picture. The first is a sparrow that sits on a branch and it is our second element....
Birds of a feather
Chirp chirp chirp! Do you know this sound? Probably perfectly, they are our very common little sparrows. In the picture you can color three sparrows. This one...
Swallow with long feathers
Make the conspicuous swallow with long feathers have a beautiful look with the variety of colors you choose for it. Did you know that these tiny birds are...
Swallow with zentangle pattern
You have before you a beautiful swallow that is depicted in a zentagle pattern. Do you know what a zentangle is? Zentangle is a style in which we fill our...
Sparrows building a nest
Have you ever wondered how much work each bird has to put in before it builds its nest ? You can easily imagine what it is like for them...
Flying swallow
This time there is a flying swallow waiting for us to color, which circles very close to the ground while informing us that soon it will rain. No...
Swallow in flight
You are probably familiar with the saying that when swallows fly in a large gathering and fairly low circle then it is usually later....
Information
- Family: Swallows belong to the swallow family (Hirundinidae).
- Occurrence: They are cosmopolitan, found on almost all continents, except Antarctica.
- Appearance: They have a slender body, long, pointed wings and short legs. Many species have metallic, shiny plumage.
- Behavior: They are excellent fliers that capture insects in flight.
- Migrations: Many species of swallows are migratory birds that travel long distances between breeding and wintering zones.
Sparrow:
- Family: Sparrows belong to the passerine family (Passeridae).
- Occurrence: They are widely distributed around the world, although they originally came from Eurasia and Africa.
- Appearance: They have a stocky body, short legs and a relatively short tail. Their plumage is usually in shades of brown, although males can be more colorful.
- Behavior: They feed mainly on seeds, although they do not despise insects, especially during the breeding season.
- Adaptation to humans: Sparrows are often associated with urban areas and readily inhabit places near people, such as parks, gardens and squares.
Trivia
- Migrations: Swallows are legendary for their long-distance migrations. The European spring swallow flies from Europe to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter, covering thousands of kilometers.
- Mud buildings: The spring swallow builds its nests from small lumps of mud. These nests are often placed under the eaves of buildings or on beams in barns.
- Sign of spring: In many cultures, the appearance of swallows is treated as the first sign of spring and a symbol of the coming warmer season.
Sparrow:
- Cosmopolitan companion: The house sparrow is one of the few birds that have colonized almost every country in the world with man, including even urban environments.
- Communicative: Sparrows have a rich vocal repertoire and use a variety of chants and sounds to communicate.
- Diversified diets: Although sparrows mainly feed on seeds, they do not despise insects, especially during the breeding season, when they need extra protein to feed their chicks.
General trivia:
- Social birds: Both swallows and sparrows are highly social. They are often seen in large groups, especially during migration or at foraging sites.
- Rich symbolism: In many cultures, swallows and sparrows have symbolic meanings. Swallows can symbolize hope, love or homecoming, while sparrows are often associated with simplicity, everyday life or even divine protection.
- Climate variability vs. swallows: Due to climate change, swallows are arriving in Europe earlier and earlier each year. This affects the availability of food and may affect their future.
- Threat to sparrows: Although sparrows are common and numerous, many cities are seeing a decline in their populations. Reasons include pollution, lack of nesting sites and changes in food availability.
