Small brown birds common in cities and countryside, known for chirping and pecking at seeds.
From Old English 'spearwa,' possibly related to the word 'spark' because of the bird's quick, darting movements. The word has remained relatively unchanged for over a thousand years.
Sparrows are so common that we barely notice them, but in medieval times they were considered pests because they ate grain—now we think they're charming, showing how our feelings about nature change over time.
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