Sparrow

Key Points
Welcome to the Sparrow Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most widely distributed birds in the world! This songbird is known for its chirping sounds and is thought to represent joy and happiness and new beginnings.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Sparrows if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this highly adaptable bird!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the Sparrow?
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- Passer domesticus
- Passer latrans
- Passer rufus
- Passer montanus
- What is the average lifespan of a Sparrow in the wild?
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- 7-9 years
- 4-6 years
- 10-12 years
- 1-3 years
- Where do Sparrows live?
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- Australia
- North America
- Africa
- Asia
- What is the average weight of a Sparrow?
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- 2-2.5 ounces
- 1.5-2 ounces
- 1-1.5 ounces
- 0.5-1.5 ounces
- What is the average length of a Sparrow?
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- 10-12 inches
- 5-7 inches
- 8-10 inches
- 6-8 inches
- What type of beak does a Sparrow have?
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- Hooked
- Short and thick
- Curved
- Long and thin
- What type of diet does a Sparrow have?
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- Omnivore
- Herbivore
- Insectivore
- Carnivore
- What is the main prey of a Sparrow?
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- Nuts
- Insects
- Fruits
- Seeds
- What is the main predator of a Sparrow?
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- Birds of prey
- Cats
- Snakes
- Dogs
- What is the Sparrow's primary habitat?
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- Forests
- Wetlands
- Grasslands
- Urban areas
- What is the Sparrow's conservation status?
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- Vulnerable
- Critically Endangered
- Least Concern
- Endangered
- What is the Sparrow's main method of communication?
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- Visual displays
- Scent marking
- Body language
- Vocalizations
- What is the Sparrow's primary method of hunting?
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- Scavenging
- Ambush
- Foraging
- Chasing
- What is the Sparrow's primary method of defense?
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- Camouflage
- Aggression
- Flight
- Warning calls
- What is the Sparrow's primary method of reproduction?
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- Eggs
- Marsupial pouch
- Spores
- Live birth
- How many eggs does a Sparrow typically lay?
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- 3-5
- 7-8
- 1-3
- 4-6
- How long is the Sparrow's incubation period?
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- 7-10 days
- 15-18 days
- 19-22 days
- 11-14 days
- How long does it take for Sparrow chicks to fledge?
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- 11-14 days
- 14-18 days
- 7-10 days
- 19-22 days
- What is the Sparrow's primary method of locomotion?
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- Walking
- Flying
- Swimming
- Hopping
- What is the Sparrow's primary method of flight?
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- Soaring
- Flapping
- Hovering
- Gliding
- What is the Sparrow's primary method of nesting?
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- Ground nests
- Bushes
- Man-made structures
- Tree cavities
Types Of Sparrows
This songbird belongs to the family Passeridae which contains the group of Old World Sparrows that are considered true sparrows, belonging to the genus Passer. They are a separate family from the group of New World Sparrows which belong to the group Passerellidae and used to be classified in the same group as finches. The Old World family has over 40 different species. Some of these are:
Interesting Sparrow Facts
This little bird is the one that is most often associated with human dwellings and can be found on the majority of homes, in urban, suburban and rural locations. One of the most common and widely distributed birds in the world, it is found on every continent except Antarctica. It is believed they were introduced to the United States by Eugene Schieffelin who wanted to introduce all of the birds mentioned in the plays of William Shakespeare to North America. Keep reading to find out more interesting facts.


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