{"product_id":"house-sparrow-magnet","title":"House Sparrow magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the house sparrow (\u003cem\u003ePasser domesticus\u003c\/em\u003e), one of Europe’s most beloved and recognizable garden birds — and a species urgently in need of our help. Once ubiquitous in European cities, villages, and gardens, the house sparrow has dramatically declined in recent decades. Its cheerful chirping, social nature, and familiar presence are for many the sound of home — and that’s precisely why its increasing rarity is so disheartening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography capturing the characteristic brown and grey plumage and vibrant expression of this cherished garden visitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e (but rapidly declining)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 60% decline in Europe in the past 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cities, villages, farms, and gardens throughout Europe and Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of nesting sites, pesticide use, lack of insects for chicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insect predator, seed disperser, and weed controller in gardens and fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e House sparrows nest colonially — they need neighbors to be happy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse sparrows are one of the most social birds in the world — they always live in groups and prefer to nest alongside conspecifics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey feed their chicks exclusively on insects — a single nest requires thousands of insects per breeding season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse sparrows take dust baths to remove parasites — a daily ritual they perform with great pleasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey communicate using over 20 different calls and songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse sparrows are faithful to their nesting sites — they return to the same spot year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can live up to 13 years in the wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to attract house sparrows to your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall sparrow colony nesting boxes — they like to nest alongside conspecifics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide food year-round — seeds, grains, and mealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate dust-bathing areas with dry soil or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant dense hedges and shrubs for shelter and nesting opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid pesticides — sparrows need insects for their chicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding gids voor je tuin\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – so you directly contribute to the preservation of the house sparrow and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to the beloved garden bird that needs our help the most.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034831794525,"sku":"78x53-House-Sparrow","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/image_301243d9-d526-4d50-948a-41f814eda5b5.png?v=1774897634","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/house-sparrow-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}