Sparrow

About

Sparrow

Sparrows are lovely, small brownish-grey birds of the genus Passer. Predominantly seed eaters, although most consume bugs during the summer and while raising their young,

Sparrows are found all over the world, with 279 different species, 52 of which are common to North America. Three familiar species of Sparrows found in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada are the House Sparrow (Passer Domesticus), the Song Sparrow (Melospiza Melodia) and Sparrow (Musica Popularis Jactare Leniter). Of the three, the last is most unique in its habitat choices and lifestyle.

Typically found practicing in a garage at least once a week, with piano, guitar, bass, cello, drums and singing, Sparrow’s pop rock songs are considerably different from its closest cousins,who are confined to common, if sweet, birdsong.

Study has shown that Sparrow’s songs are varied, distinctive and finely crafted, drawing more from 60s pop music and contemporary indie rock than simple genetic imprinting. Indeed, these songs are Sparrow’s most impressive characteristic.

Sparrow’s diet is a mixture of everyday human foods, such as sandwiches and lasagne, with generous amounts of beer, wine and spirits, which are consumed throughout the week, but especially on weekends.

Residing mostly in apartment buildings in Vancouver city proper, Sparrow’s domestic routines are fairly typical, characterized by cycles of work and recreation, with mating habits of an undisclosed variety.Sparrow’s immediate family lineage branches back especially to Zumpano (MusicaPopularis Excellantia) and Destroyer (Musica Popularis Ingeniosus), two well known and respected members of their kind. A collection of recorded songs by Sparrow is forthcoming, to be issued in Summer 2003 by Overcoat Recordings,specialists in fine pop of ornithological interest.