Old World sparrow

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/old-world-sparrow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the native range?Primarily Europe, Asia, and Africa; many species have been introduced globally
2. What is the cultural significance?Frequently appear in folklore, literature, and art, symbolizing commonness and adaptability
3. What are Old World sparrows?Old World sparrows are small, friendly birds that belong to the family Passeridae. They live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and many places where people live.
4. Why do Old World sparrows like living near people?They like living near people because homes and gardens give them food and places to hide. The food from gardens and the shelter in houses help them survive.

Passerine: A bird belonging to the order Passeriformes, characterized by having feet adapted for perching.
Anthropogenically Modified Environments: Habitats significantly altered or created by human activities.
Pestilence: A fatal epidemic disease, or something considered a plague or nuisance.