Smile magic helps to create a joyful and positive atmosphere, not only for oneself but also for others. The power of a smile should not be underestimated as it can improve our mood, decrease stress levels, and increase our overall happiness. It is a simple yet effective way to connect with others and spread positivity. A smile has the ability to brighten someone's day, even in the smallest of ways. It can serve as a gesture of kindness, empathy, and understanding. When we smile, we are signaling to others that we are approachable and open to communication.
If you can't find people at a particular location you're unlikely to find a house sparrow, either. They are seriously domesticated.
BirdLife International, a European charitable organization, in 2015 gave a very preliminary estimate of total global population of house sparrows at somewhere between 896 million and 1. We use several types of cookies and integrations on this website to provide you with an optimal online experience, to increase the user-friendliness of our portal and to constantly improve our communication with you.
When we smile, we are signaling to others that we are approachable and open to communication. It can bridge the gap between strangers and create a sense of camaraderie. Furthermore, a smile has been proven to have physical and mental health benefits.
House sparrows live where we do
The house sparrow's Latin name is Passer domesticus. Passer is Latin for sparrow. Domesticus is you in your house and yard — domesticated.
If you can't find people at a particular location you're unlikely to find a house sparrow, either. They are seriously domesticated.
House sparrows are common, not colorful, sing a non-song, and generally are ignored by serious birders. They are, however, very interesting creatures.
The house sparrow song is worthy of early mention. The bird says/sings cheep. That's it, that's the song, first verse, last verse, melody, everything. It is a bird song you can learn and probably sing.
Approximately 5,000 research papers have been published with these little birds as study species. They're popular study subjects because of accessibility and quantity. If a house sparrow is likely to help answer the research question being asked, being numerous and convenient is a plus. Many bird research projects follow the same path.
The passer family of birds is large in species and total numbers. There are 28 species worldwide, accounting for billions of birds.
BirdLife International, a European charitable organization, in 2015 gave a "very preliminary estimate" of total global population of house sparrows at somewhere between 896 million and 1.3 billion. Other estimates range from 520 million to 1.6 billion.
There is no question, however, about their distribution: everywhere except Antarctica.
House sparrows stir mixed emotions. They compete ferociously for nesting cavities. This puts them in conflict with native bird species, an issue for some birders.
Then, there are city dwellers who love house sparrows because they often are the only bird species at feeders or obvious in the neighborhood.
The Royal Society for Open Science, an English organization, has said, "The chattering balls of feathers bring a little bit of forest magic to city life." Many people who feed birds would agree. Cheep cheep!
House sparrows belong to an old world sparrow family. Our native sparrows, white-throats and song and chipping, for example, are new world sparrows.
House sparrows can be found in California's Death Valley, other passer species on Asian mountain peaks topping 13,000 feet. Most of these species are gregarious and will form large flocks.
In England there are records, or stories at least, of house sparrows breeding in coal mines, as deep as 2,000 feet. We assume they shared miners' lunches. One pair is said to have hatched three young that soon died.
In Minnesota the periodic breeding bird atlas, a census of sorts, calls the bird a common, regular, permanent resident here. Population numbers fall in the "no concern" category.
House sparrows came to this country in cages opened upon arrival in New York City in 1852. Another passer family member, the Eurasian tree sparrow, was introduced in St. Louis a few years later.
That bird has spread no farther than Burlington, Iowa, thought to have made a Mississippi River journey(s) aboard a grain barge.
Sparrows are ground foragers, feeding primarily on grains. They love farms and barns and grain elevators. They also readily eat waste foods.
In May 2021 the BBC website listed the house sparrow as the world's most abundant bird, using the 1.6 billion figure. Second was the European starling at 1.3 billion, followed by the ring-billed gull, 1.2 billion, and barn swallow, 1.1 billion.
Minnesota has populations of all four.
Lifelong birder Jim Williams can be reached at [email protected].
House sparrow fun facts
- House sparrows can swim fast enough to escape predators.
- The size of the black badge on the breast of the male house sparrow indicates condition. Bigger is better.
- When nervous, house sparrows flick their tails to ease tension. (They would tap their heels if they had heels.)
It releases endorphins, which are natural feel-good chemicals in our brain. These endorphins can help reduce stress, alleviate pain, and boost our immune system. Smiling can also improve our self-confidence, as it radiates positivity and helps us feel good about ourselves. In addition, a smile is contagious. When someone sees another person smiling, it often triggers a reflex response in them to smile as well. This can create a chain reaction of positive energy, spreading joy from person to person. It becomes a cycle of happiness that can have a profound impact on our daily interactions and relationships. In conclusion, smile magic is a powerful tool that can transform our own lives and the lives of those around us. It is a small act that carries significant benefits, both internally and externally. By simply smiling, we can create a more positive, joyful, and connected world. So let us embrace the power of a smile and share its magic with the world..
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