Huismossie
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Familie / Family: Passeridae
Spesienommer / Species number: 784
Hierdie voël kom oorspronklik uit 'n ander land en is deur mense hierheen gebring.
This bird originally comes from another country and was brought here by people.
Afrikaans
Die mannetjie het 'n grys kroon, 'n swart keel en bruin vlerke; die wyfie is ligbruin. Dit eet sade, krummels en insekte.
Waar by die skool? Kyk naby geboue, by die snoepie en in tuine.
Wil jy weet? Dit kom van Europa en Asië af en het saam met mense na byna die hele wêreld versprei.
English
The male has a grey crown, a black throat and brown wings; the female is light brown. It eats seeds, crumbs and insects.
Where at school? Look near buildings, at the tuck shop and in gardens.
Did you know? It comes from Europe and Asia and has spread with people to almost the whole world.
