Reintroducing Sparrows to Urban Spaces: The Success of Bird feeders and Nesting Sites.
Thota Preethi
, M.Sai Charan Srivatsav Yadav
Birds, Bird feeders, Nests, Sparrow behaviour, fallen nests, millets, nuts, rice.
ABSTRACT – The house sparrow (*Passer domesticus*), once abundant across India, has witnessed an alarming population declines in urban environments, largely due to habitat loss, urbanization, and reduced foraging opportunities. Telangana alone has reported an 80% decline in sparrow numbers. This study investigates the effectiveness of two simple, ecofriendly interventions—placement of bird feeders and reuse of fallen sparrow nests—in reversing this trend. The research was conducted over eight months (January–August) in two urban areas of Karimnagar district: Bank Colony and Hanuman Nagar. Bird feeders containing seeds, millets, and nuts were strategically installed, while carefully collected fallen nests were placed in suitable sheltered locations near feeders. Regular observations recorded bird visits, feeding frequency, and nesting behavior. Statistical analysis of pre- and post-intervention data revealed a significant increase in sparrow visits and nesting success, particularly during colder months when food scarcity is high. The findings highlight that bird feeders and repurposed nests can serve as cost-effective, practical tools for urban sparrow conservation, supporting biodiversity restoration with minimal effort. This study emphasizes the value of small-scale, community-driven initiatives in addressing the broader issue of urban avian decline.
"Reintroducing Sparrows to Urban Spaces: The Success of Bird feeders and Nesting Sites. ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b565-b569, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509171.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 9,
September-2025
Pages : b565-b569
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_305080
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2509171
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Research Area: Life Sciences All
Country: KARIMNAGAR, TELANGANA, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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