The house sparrow is a small, social bird that often lives close to people. It eats seeds and small insects and likes to nest in cavities in buildings. Shrubs, seed-bearing plants, and good nesting sites provide it with shelter and food.
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The house sparrow is a small, social bird that often lives close to people. It eats seeds and small insects and likes to nest in cavities in buildings. Shrubs, seed-bearing plants, and good nesting sites provide it with shelter and food.
The house redstart thrives in open urban environments with buildings, rocks, and bare surfaces. It catches insects from vantage points and builds its nest in crevices and cavities. It is well adapted to industrial areas and other rugged urban environments.
The mint moth is a small butterfly with light brown wings and golden markings. The caterpillars feed primarily on mint and related plants. Flowering herbs and a variety of plants can make gardens ideal habitats.
The large bumblefly looks like a small, furry bumblebee, but it is actually a fly. It hovers in front of flowers and sucks up nectar with its long proboscis. Sunny areas with plenty of flowers offer good opportunities to find food.
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