Why do sparrows bathe before it rains?

Because many insects may breed on sparrows, bathing before it rains is good for your health. At the same time, sparrows are also clean animals and need to fly smoothly.

Sparrows are very similar in size and color. Generally, the upper body is brown and black, so it is commonly known as sparrow. There are 9 primary flight feathers, and the light feather edge of the outer flight feather (except the first one) is slightly enlarged at the base and proximal end of the feather and slightly crosses into two transverse spots, which is especially obvious in flight. The mouth is short, thick and strong, conical, and the top is slightly curved. Except tree finches, both sexes are different colors.

Living habits

Sparrows are very active where there are people. They are very lively, bold and approachable, but they are very alert and curious. Many people build nests in human houses, such as eaves, wall holes, and sometimes occupy the nests of domestic swallows. In the wild, they nest in tree holes. Sometimes they can be found nesting in individual trees, but sparrows are in groups all year round. Old trees with many holes are usually their favorite nesting sites.

Besides breeding and brooding, sparrows are very gregarious birds. Autumn is easy to form hundreds or even thousands of large groups, which is called sparrow flooding. In winter, they will form a dozen or dozens of small groups to move together. This little creature is very clever, alert and has a strong memory, which is different from many other small sparrows. For example, a sparrow saved by someone will show a kind of intimacy to those who have helped it, and it will last for a long time.