sparrow
noun
spar·row
ˈsper-(ˌ)ō 
ˈspa-(ˌ)rō
1
: any of a genus (Passer of the family Passeridae) of small chiefly brownish or grayish Old World oscine songbirds that include some which have been widely introduced
especially
: house sparrow
2
: any of numerous finches (family Emberizidae) that are New World birds (such as the song sparrow or tree sparrow) resembling the Old World sparrows
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The sparrows are being bred by four conservation organizations, including Brevard Zoo in Melbourne.
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Bird enthusiasts might get a chance to observe particularly rare species, such as a a hermit warbler, a black swift, or a Cassin's sparrow.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
All types of birds fall victim: Warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, hummingbirds and others die in huge numbers every year.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2024
As for the sparrows, the male will kill young bluebirds and eat their eggs, and can sneak into a bluebird nesting box.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Bird enthusiasts might get a chance to observe particularly rare species, such as a a hermit warbler, a black swift, or a Cassin's sparrow.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
All types of birds fall victim: Warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, hummingbirds and others die in huge numbers every year.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2024
As for the sparrows, the male will kill young bluebirds and eat their eggs, and can sneak into a bluebird nesting box.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
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sparrow
noun
spar·row
ˈspar-ō
1
: any of several small songbirds that have usually brownish or grayish feathers and are related to the finches
especially
: house sparrow
2
: any of numerous finches (as the song sparrow) that resemble the true sparrows
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