My Pet Story: Times with my little winged friends


One of the sparrows feeding on some biscuit crumbs. Photos: Dr Teresa Ong



We always see little sparrows flying in our garden and and hear them chirping happily.

These little sparrows have a rich chestnut crown and nape with a black patch on their white cheeks. They are ubiquitous in the urban areas of Malaysia.

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