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* Sparrows usually fly at the speed of 24 miles per hour, however, when needed they can increase their speed to 31 miles per hour.
* When in danger, these small feathered birds can swim fast to escape predators.
* Sparrows are prone to infidelity, as in a recent study it was found that only small percent of eggs contain DNA of both parents.
* Sparrows can live for around 4-5 years in the wild.
* They are very social and like to live close to human settlements.
* Sparrows are originally carnivores but as they live close to people, they have started eating fruits, berries, seeds, etc.
* And you know what, according to the Handbook of Texas Online, they can eat over 830 different foods.
* House sparrows throw dust and soil over itself as if it taking a bath in water.
* Sparrows are non-migratory but those living in urban areas migrate to the countryside in late summer to have some food in the ripening grain fields.
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